| 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 | $236.69 | 6.655% | $252.4417 | $252.44 | $252.45 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.71 | 11.142% | $275.3098 | $275.31 | $275.30 | $275.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.45 | 12.163% | $156.4113 | $156.41 | $156.40 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.53 | 7.514% | $23.1478 | $23.15 | $23.15 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.51 | 4.605% | $28.7768 | $28.78 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.58 | 3.243% | $86.2905 | $86.29 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.54 | 7.395% | $48.9077 | $48.91 | $48.90 | $48.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.01 | $871.2856 | $871.29 | $871.30 | $871.20 | |