| 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 | $231.89 | 8.361% | $251.2783 | $251.28 | $251.30 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.26 | 5.662% | $40.4263 | $40.43 | $40.45 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.98 | 9.395% | $110.4671 | $110.47 | $110.45 | $110.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.34 | 11.468% | $23.7873 | $23.79 | $23.80 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.34 | 11.351% | $224.1941 | $224.19 | $224.20 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.76 | 13.529% | $87.1449 | $87.14 | $87.15 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.83 | 7.316% | $29.866 | $29.87 | $29.85 | $29.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $698.40 | $767.1640 | $767.17 | $767.20 | $767.20 | |