| 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 | $218.38 | 7.202% | $234.1077 | $234.11 | $234.10 | $234.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.36 | 9.729% | $60.746 | $60.75 | $60.75 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.67 | 8.250% | $158.7703 | $158.77 | $158.75 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.98 | 7.518% | $12.8807 | $12.88 | $12.90 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.64 | 13.368% | $204.788 | $204.79 | $204.80 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.93 | 9.272% | $78.5993 | $78.60 | $78.60 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.86 | 3.477% | $54.6979 | $54.70 | $54.70 | $54.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $737.82 | $804.5899 | $804.60 | $804.60 | $804.60 | |