| 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 | $227.91 | 10.657% | $252.1984 | $252.20 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.76 | 11.175% | $8.6272 | $8.63 | $8.65 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.98 | 8.559% | $8.663 | $8.66 | $8.65 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.88 | 8.788% | $186.9848 | $186.98 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.50 | 12.282% | $239.7221 | $239.72 | $239.70 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.94 | 4.319% | $74.0039 | $74.00 | $74.00 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.40 | 3.470% | $87.3287 | $87.33 | $87.35 | $87.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.37 | $857.5281 | $857.52 | $857.55 | $857.50 | |