| 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 | $237.80 | 6.570% | $253.4235 | $253.42 | $253.40 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.33 | 9.363% | $86.7577 | $86.76 | $86.75 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.56 | 3.592% | $217.0874 | $217.09 | $217.10 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.42 | 13.416% | $58.3185 | $58.32 | $58.30 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.71 | 13.481% | $171.0272 | $171.03 | $171.05 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.54 | 4.333% | $7.8667 | $7.87 | $7.85 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $67.84 | 3.709% | $70.3562 | $70.36 | $70.35 | $70.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.20 | $864.8372 | $864.85 | $864.80 | $864.90 | |