| 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 | $238.52 | 9.194% | $260.4495 | $260.45 | $260.45 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.85 | 4.743% | $185.238 | $185.24 | $185.25 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.60 | 6.156% | $247.9804 | $247.98 | $248.00 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.29 | 6.441% | $76.9462 | $76.95 | $76.95 | $76.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.59 | 5.177% | $34.2772 | $34.28 | $34.30 | $34.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.25 | 12.625% | $29.5641 | $29.56 | $29.55 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.99 | 9.167% | $19.6391 | $19.64 | $19.65 | $19.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.09 | $854.0945 | $854.10 | $854.15 | $854.00 | |