| 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 | $236.96 | 8.629% | $257.4073 | $257.41 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.98 | 3.473% | $27.917 | $27.92 | $27.90 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.59 | 6.619% | $12.3571 | $12.36 | $12.35 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.70 | 7.185% | $33.9776 | $33.98 | $34.00 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.31 | 6.860% | $159.5527 | $159.55 | $159.55 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.85 | 8.538% | $56.277 | $56.28 | $56.30 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.82 | 9.153% | $70.753 | $70.75 | $70.75 | $70.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $573.21 | $618.2417 | $618.25 | $618.25 | $618.40 | |