| 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 | $238.55 | 5.389% | $251.4055 | $251.41 | $251.40 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.49 | 3.268% | $62.4668 | $62.47 | $62.45 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.93 | 6.576% | $87.3177 | $87.32 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.63 | 7.601% | $86.7587 | $86.76 | $86.75 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.30 | 8.436% | $256.2343 | $256.23 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.64 | 6.538% | $75.2584 | $75.26 | $75.25 | $75.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.56 | 4.225% | $53.7384 | $53.74 | $53.75 | $53.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $820.10 | $873.1798 | $873.19 | $873.15 | $873.20 | |