| 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 | $238.90 | 5.620% | $252.3262 | $252.33 | $252.35 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.75 | 7.348% | $98.4918 | $98.49 | $98.50 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.41 | 13.163% | $64.9669 | $64.97 | $64.95 | $65.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.47 | 7.127% | $234.0404 | $234.04 | $234.05 | $234.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.42 | 5.487% | $62.6804 | $62.68 | $62.70 | $62.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.26 | 4.772% | $77.8037 | $77.80 | $77.80 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.78 | 9.548% | $80.8245 | $80.82 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $813.99 | $871.1339 | $871.13 | $871.15 | $871.10 | |