| 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 | $229.34 | 9.726% | $251.6456 | $251.65 | $251.65 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.45 | 3.330% | $174.0594 | $174.06 | $174.05 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.89 | 4.866% | $142.5024 | $142.50 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.46 | 3.135% | $77.8257 | $77.83 | $77.85 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.74 | 3.304% | $9.0288 | $9.03 | $9.05 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.89 | 11.615% | $151.6736 | $151.67 | $151.65 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.48 | 12.682% | $70.4037 | $70.40 | $70.40 | $70.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.25 | $877.1392 | $877.14 | $877.15 | $877.10 | |