| 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 | $238.56 | 5.587% | $251.8883 | $251.89 | $251.90 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.31 | 9.702% | $66.1613 | $66.16 | $66.15 | $66.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.62 | 4.238% | $101.7571 | $101.76 | $101.75 | $101.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.82 | 12.273% | $91.8618 | $91.86 | $91.85 | $91.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.61 | 3.500% | $157.9514 | $157.95 | $157.95 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.91 | 3.816% | $69.4633 | $69.46 | $69.45 | $69.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.35 | 13.661% | $98.1463 | $98.15 | $98.15 | $98.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.18 | $837.2295 | $837.23 | $837.20 | $837.40 | |