| 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 | $239.78 | 5.606% | $253.2221 | $253.22 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.28 | 8.151% | $40.3187 | $40.32 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.53 | 5.104% | $138.2433 | $138.24 | $138.25 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.44 | 6.720% | $267.2696 | $267.27 | $267.25 | $267.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.91 | 7.379% | $222.1779 | $222.18 | $222.20 | $222.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.26 | 12.237% | $79.9801 | $79.98 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.48 | 9.426% | $84.7833 | $84.78 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,014.68 | $1,085.9950 | $1,085.99 | $1,086.00 | $1,086.00 | |