| 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 | $240.63 | 6.834% | $257.0747 | $257.07 | $257.05 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.72 | 3.319% | $216.6806 | $216.68 | $216.70 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.84 | 6.433% | $7.28 | $7.28 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.84 | 7.298% | $142.5347 | $142.53 | $142.55 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.31 | 11.572% | $37.1646 | $37.16 | $37.15 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.95 | 11.739% | $94.9223 | $94.92 | $94.90 | $94.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.79 | 13.480% | $97.3545 | $97.35 | $97.35 | $97.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.08 | $853.0114 | $852.99 | $853.00 | $853.10 | |