| 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 | $237.36 | 6.437% | $252.6389 | $252.64 | $252.65 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.87 | 5.269% | $177.7678 | $177.77 | $177.75 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.34 | 10.414% | $78.7693 | $78.77 | $78.75 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.68 | 10.760% | $158.0324 | $158.03 | $158.05 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.73 | 3.263% | $73.0379 | $73.04 | $73.05 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.97 | 9.139% | $158.2188 | $158.22 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.32 | 3.858% | $41.8755 | $41.88 | $41.90 | $41.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $876.27 | $940.3406 | $940.35 | $940.35 | $940.30 | |