| 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 | $222.85 | 12.868% | $251.5263 | $251.53 | $251.55 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.75 | 8.712% | $55.1713 | $55.17 | $55.15 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.41 | 8.823% | $163.6807 | $163.68 | $163.70 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.83 | 9.173% | $142.831 | $142.83 | $142.85 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.86 | 8.355% | $8.5167 | $8.52 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.61 | 5.200% | $166.8577 | $166.86 | $166.85 | $166.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.46 | 4.382% | $81.8981 | $81.90 | $81.90 | $81.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.77 | $870.4818 | $870.49 | $870.50 | $870.50 | |