| 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 | $235.27 | 6.539% | $250.6543 | $250.65 | $250.65 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.58 | 10.125% | $44.6887 | $44.69 | $44.70 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.86 | 5.401% | $76.7952 | $76.80 | $76.80 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.92 | 11.194% | $246.7617 | $246.76 | $246.75 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.57 | 13.681% | $92.7296 | $92.73 | $92.75 | $92.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.98 | 5.437% | $166.5694 | $166.57 | $166.55 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.76 | 4.199% | $10.1698 | $10.17 | $10.15 | $10.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $819.94 | $888.3687 | $888.37 | $888.35 | $888.50 | |