| 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 | $236.70 | 6.398% | $251.8441 | $251.84 | $251.85 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.92 | 12.300% | $278.4142 | $278.41 | $278.40 | $278.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.55 | 9.548% | $84.9545 | $84.95 | $84.95 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.66 | 5.630% | $134.8473 | $134.85 | $134.85 | $134.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.79 | 7.261% | $16.9365 | $16.94 | $16.95 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.74 | 6.491% | $83.851 | $83.85 | $83.85 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.97 | 5.176% | $7.3308 | $7.33 | $7.35 | $7.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.33 | $858.1784 | $858.17 | $858.20 | $858.10 | |