| 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 | $230.33 | 9.677% | $252.619 | $252.62 | $252.60 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.32 | 12.788% | $87.2077 | $87.21 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.41 | 8.625% | $78.6554 | $78.66 | $78.65 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.43 | 13.769% | $78.9898 | $78.99 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.32 | 6.275% | $116.1798 | $116.18 | $116.20 | $116.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.84 | 11.542% | $105.7864 | $105.79 | $105.80 | $105.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.57 | 8.301% | $156.5708 | $156.57 | $156.55 | $156.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.22 | $876.0089 | $876.02 | $876.00 | $876.10 | |