| 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 | $238.48 | 7.451% | $256.2491 | $256.25 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.34 | 12.720% | $83.796 | $83.80 | $83.80 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.68 | 10.195% | $7.361 | $7.36 | $7.35 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.59 | 12.279% | $127.5377 | $127.54 | $127.55 | $127.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.36 | 6.525% | $172.954 | $172.95 | $172.95 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.80 | 5.741% | $181.663 | $181.66 | $181.65 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.96 | 12.853% | $84.5946 | $84.59 | $84.60 | $84.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $842.21 | $914.1554 | $914.15 | $914.15 | $914.20 | |