| 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 | $238.76 | 5.241% | $251.2734 | $251.27 | $251.25 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.57 | 13.379% | $81.1454 | $81.15 | $81.15 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.61 | 10.630% | $110.1985 | $110.20 | $110.20 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.42 | 12.173% | $229.304 | $229.30 | $229.30 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.95 | 7.466% | $175.1158 | $175.12 | $175.10 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.77 | 13.157% | $9.9239 | $9.92 | $9.90 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.49 | 4.152% | $5.7179 | $5.72 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.57 | $862.6789 | $862.68 | $862.60 | $862.60 | |