| 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 | $237.87 | 6.176% | $252.5609 | $252.56 | $252.55 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.43 | 4.704% | $7.7795 | $7.78 | $7.80 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.36 | 9.237% | $5.8551 | $5.86 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.51 | 13.576% | $283.3835 | $283.38 | $283.40 | $283.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.61 | 4.828% | $170.4608 | $170.46 | $170.45 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.77 | 10.526% | $91.4824 | $91.48 | $91.50 | $91.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.27 | 12.669% | $32.9782 | $32.98 | $33.00 | $33.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $774.82 | $844.5004 | $844.50 | $844.55 | $844.70 | |