| 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 | $241.75 | 4.506% | $252.6433 | $252.64 | $252.65 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.75 | 4.556% | $85.4745 | $85.47 | $85.45 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.38 | 6.168% | $130.9901 | $130.99 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.52 | 13.527% | $73.2476 | $73.25 | $73.25 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.62 | 6.207% | $58.0103 | $58.01 | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.71 | 13.563% | $260.8656 | $260.87 | $260.85 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.47 | 4.622% | $8.8615 | $8.86 | $8.85 | $8.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.20 | $870.0929 | $870.09 | $870.05 | $870.10 | |