| 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 | $235.25 | 4.427% | $245.6645 | $245.66 | $245.65 | $245.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.74 | 4.241% | $37.2557 | $37.26 | $37.25 | $37.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.30 | 6.268% | $8.8202 | $8.82 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.49 | 12.183% | $163.215 | $163.22 | $163.20 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.47 | 12.802% | $132.5085 | $132.51 | $132.50 | $132.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.90 | 12.199% | $182.7722 | $182.77 | $182.75 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.60 | 6.337% | $85.7076 | $85.71 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.75 | $855.9437 | $855.95 | $855.85 | $856.00 | |