| 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 | $234.83 | 7.112% | $251.5311 | $251.53 | $251.55 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.45 | 11.247% | $167.3711 | $167.37 | $167.35 | $167.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.77 | 5.540% | $35.6409 | $35.64 | $35.65 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.49 | 13.395% | $47.0476 | $47.05 | $47.05 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.97 | 5.167% | $132.4789 | $132.48 | $132.50 | $132.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.55 | 12.545% | $126.6694 | $126.67 | $126.65 | $126.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.68 | 7.245% | $86.5253 | $86.53 | $86.55 | $86.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $779.74 | $847.2643 | $847.27 | $847.30 | $847.20 | |