| 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 | $239.47 | 5.327% | $252.2266 | $252.23 | $252.25 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.80 | 11.523% | $119.1066 | $119.11 | $119.10 | $119.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.33 | 6.195% | $87.4303 | $87.43 | $87.45 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.72 | 12.824% | $185.8437 | $185.84 | $185.85 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.47 | 5.701% | $64.9744 | $64.97 | $64.95 | $65.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.40 | 6.326% | $69.5372 | $69.54 | $69.55 | $69.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.31 | 7.708% | $88.6545 | $88.65 | $88.65 | $88.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.50 | $867.7733 | $867.77 | $867.80 | $867.70 | |