| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $236.80 | 8.469% | $256.8546 | $256.85 | $256.85 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.41 | 12.525% | $74.7279 | $74.73 | $74.75 | $74.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.58 | 9.595% | $249.4163 | $249.42 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.48 | 8.291% | $142.381 | $142.38 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.25 | 6.269% | $201.1141 | $201.11 | $201.10 | $201.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.51 | 12.403% | $73.6352 | $73.64 | $73.65 | $73.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.83 | 3.187% | $89.5973 | $89.60 | $89.60 | $89.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.86 | $1,087.7264 | $1,087.73 | $1,087.75 | $1,087.70 | |