| 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 | $242.47 | 4.190% | $252.6295 | $252.63 | $252.65 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.83 | 8.433% | $189.5734 | $189.57 | $189.55 | $189.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.49 | 4.862% | $86.5007 | $86.50 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.55 | 5.279% | $39.5323 | $39.53 | $39.55 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.69 | 12.417% | $160.4078 | $160.41 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.80 | 9.621% | $7.4542 | $7.45 | $7.45 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.91 | 8.598% | $85.6947 | $85.69 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $765.74 | $821.7926 | $821.78 | $821.80 | $821.80 | |