| 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 | $238.37 | 5.818% | $252.2384 | $252.24 | $252.25 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.89 | 7.262% | $86.7642 | $86.76 | $86.75 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.82 | 7.456% | $129.8283 | $129.83 | $129.85 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.89 | 12.779% | $7.7705 | $7.77 | $7.75 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.34 | 10.845% | $49.1487 | $49.15 | $49.15 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.35 | 12.768% | $7.1608 | $7.16 | $7.15 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.33 | 13.464% | $78.6646 | $78.66 | $78.65 | $78.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $566.99 | $611.5755 | $611.57 | $611.55 | $611.60 | |