| 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 | $238.97 | 5.315% | $251.6713 | $251.67 | $251.65 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.90 | 8.136% | $86.4007 | $86.40 | $86.40 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.44 | 13.771% | $164.3308 | $164.33 | $164.35 | $164.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.71 | 8.105% | $13.7401 | $13.74 | $13.75 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.63 | 9.738% | $14.9573 | $14.96 | $14.95 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.86 | 11.449% | $189.3073 | $189.31 | $189.30 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.30 | 8.640% | $227.3835 | $227.38 | $227.40 | $227.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $868.81 | $947.7910 | $947.79 | $947.80 | $947.80 | |