| 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 | $238.40 | 5.555% | $251.6431 | $251.64 | $251.65 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.49 | 11.718% | $37.4144 | $37.41 | $37.40 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.73 | 3.218% | $193.7712 | $193.77 | $193.75 | $193.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.63 | 5.298% | $157.5574 | $157.56 | $157.55 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.42 | 6.518% | $120.8127 | $120.81 | $120.80 | $120.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.64 | 5.757% | $53.5553 | $53.56 | $53.55 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.37 | 6.387% | $41.8846 | $41.88 | $41.90 | $41.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $812.68 | $856.6387 | $856.63 | $856.60 | $856.70 | |