| 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 | $236.89 | 6.585% | $252.4892 | $252.49 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.34 | 12.577% | $44.2878 | $44.29 | $44.30 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.56 | 5.324% | $211.2378 | $211.24 | $211.25 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.39 | 10.427% | $115.2747 | $115.27 | $115.25 | $115.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.66 | 13.105% | $119.5067 | $119.51 | $119.50 | $119.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.92 | 8.685% | $9.6947 | $9.69 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.68 | 10.679% | $124.7131 | $124.71 | $124.70 | $124.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $808.44 | $877.2040 | $877.20 | $877.20 | $877.20 | |