| 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 | $238.38 | 5.260% | $250.9188 | $250.92 | $250.90 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.90 | 12.575% | $8.8934 | $8.89 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.43 | 8.352% | $77.3958 | $77.40 | $77.40 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.88 | 11.176% | $7.6489 | $7.65 | $7.65 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.28 | 8.776% | $261.367 | $261.37 | $261.35 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.60 | 6.490% | $21.9369 | $21.94 | $21.95 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.34 | 9.429% | $134.9697 | $134.97 | $134.95 | $135.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $708.81 | $763.1305 | $763.14 | $763.10 | $763.10 | |