| 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 | $239.34 | 5.559% | $252.6449 | $252.64 | $252.65 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.88 | 3.558% | $79.6154 | $79.62 | $79.60 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.53 | 6.150% | $148.1111 | $148.11 | $148.10 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.68 | 12.539% | $41.2793 | $41.28 | $41.30 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.86 | 12.115% | $258.8287 | $258.83 | $258.85 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.25 | 11.230% | $10.2888 | $10.29 | $10.30 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.36 | 7.642% | $76.8133 | $76.81 | $76.80 | $76.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.90 | $867.5815 | $867.58 | $867.60 | $867.50 | |