| 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 | $233.80 | 7.379% | $251.0521 | $251.05 | $251.05 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.40 | 5.115% | $185.4229 | $185.42 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.56 | 4.769% | $84.4019 | $84.40 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.54 | 12.570% | $62.5214 | $62.52 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.60 | 5.170% | $25.8718 | $25.87 | $25.85 | $25.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.34 | 3.646% | $102.9619 | $102.96 | $102.95 | $103.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.57 | 7.417% | $173.5536 | $173.55 | $173.55 | $173.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $831.81 | $885.7856 | $885.77 | $885.70 | $885.90 | |