| 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 | $241.50 | 5.753% | $255.3935 | $255.39 | $255.40 | $255.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.51 | 4.701% | $8.9101 | $8.91 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.58 | 6.255% | $217.3765 | $217.38 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.67 | 11.325% | $163.2804 | $163.28 | $163.30 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.83 | 3.499% | $20.5239 | $20.52 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.98 | 12.575% | $175.5945 | $175.59 | $175.60 | $175.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.83 | 10.527% | $9.7595 | $9.76 | $9.75 | $9.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.90 | $850.8384 | $850.83 | $850.85 | $850.90 | |