| 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 | $250.69 | 4.664% | $262.3822 | $262.38 | $262.40 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.38 | 7.740% | $227.7408 | $227.74 | $227.75 | $227.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.70 | 12.339% | $15.3904 | $15.39 | $15.40 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.44 | 9.422% | $81.4537 | $81.45 | $81.45 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.81 | 12.287% | $174.9544 | $174.95 | $174.95 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.55 | 7.269% | $35.9887 | $35.99 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.78 | 8.358% | $71.2779 | $71.28 | $71.30 | $71.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.35 | $869.1881 | $869.18 | $869.25 | $869.30 | |