| 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 | $236.75 | 6.375% | $251.8428 | $251.84 | $251.85 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.49 | 3.561% | $158.9558 | $158.96 | $158.95 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.43 | 5.267% | $24.6641 | $24.66 | $24.65 | $24.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.54 | 3.521% | $23.3336 | $23.33 | $23.35 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.47 | 5.705% | $108.3159 | $108.32 | $108.30 | $108.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.74 | 9.705% | $202.669 | $202.67 | $202.65 | $202.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.36 | 9.808% | $114.5956 | $114.60 | $114.60 | $114.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $827.78 | $884.3768 | $884.38 | $884.35 | $884.40 | |