| 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 | $236.97 | 8.797% | $257.8163 | $257.82 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.52 | 13.719% | $92.7037 | $92.70 | $92.70 | $92.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.39 | 11.873% | $209.6388 | $209.64 | $209.65 | $209.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.30 | 3.722% | $53.2094 | $53.21 | $53.20 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.87 | 3.294% | $166.1691 | $166.17 | $166.15 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.47 | 9.800% | $14.7901 | $14.79 | $14.80 | $14.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.43 | 4.382% | $82.9106 | $82.91 | $82.90 | $82.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.95 | $877.2380 | $877.24 | $877.20 | $877.20 | |