| 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 | $231.50 | 12.478% | $260.3866 | $260.39 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.65 | 11.733% | $29.7768 | $29.78 | $29.80 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.71 | 10.195% | $17.3116 | $17.31 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.88 | 11.246% | $81.0761 | $81.08 | $81.10 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.59 | 12.756% | $173.1819 | $173.18 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.54 | 9.706% | $192.5779 | $192.58 | $192.60 | $192.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.86 | 3.851% | $53.8571 | $53.86 | $53.85 | $53.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $727.73 | $808.1680 | $808.18 | $808.25 | $808.30 | |