| 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 | $235.36 | 7.414% | $252.8096 | $252.81 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.53 | 8.225% | $65.5086 | $65.51 | $65.50 | $65.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.88 | 4.613% | $84.611 | $84.61 | $84.60 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.64 | 12.530% | $17.5997 | $17.60 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.77 | 9.800% | $84.2935 | $84.29 | $84.30 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.75 | 4.291% | $247.9519 | $247.95 | $247.95 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.90 | 6.743% | $134.3894 | $134.39 | $134.40 | $134.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $832.83 | $887.1637 | $887.16 | $887.15 | $887.20 | |