| 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 | $236.66 | 6.689% | $252.4902 | $252.49 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.56 | 4.302% | $16.2294 | $16.23 | $16.25 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.35 | 13.403% | $215.8626 | $215.86 | $215.85 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.39 | 13.221% | $88.7539 | $88.75 | $88.75 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.81 | 10.552% | $178.8842 | $178.88 | $178.90 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.92 | 12.631% | $69.7411 | $69.74 | $69.75 | $69.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.45 | 8.298% | $48.1385 | $48.14 | $48.15 | $48.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.14 | $870.0999 | $870.09 | $870.15 | $870.10 | |