| 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 | $235.48 | 6.800% | $251.4926 | $251.49 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.73 | 6.116% | $38.9764 | $38.98 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.51 | 10.278% | $45.7764 | $45.78 | $45.80 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.30 | 5.314% | $75.0889 | $75.09 | $75.10 | $75.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.27 | 13.321% | $88.6963 | $88.70 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.41 | 11.681% | $84.2186 | $84.22 | $84.20 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.65 | 4.254% | $18.4008 | $18.40 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $556.35 | $602.6500 | $602.66 | $602.70 | $602.70 | |