| 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 | $237.71 | 5.722% | $251.3118 | $251.31 | $251.30 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.55 | 3.664% | $83.5014 | $83.50 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.75 | 12.677% | $207.044 | $207.04 | $207.05 | $207.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.49 | 12.404% | $84.8538 | $84.85 | $84.85 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.36 | 13.210% | $30.9743 | $30.97 | $30.95 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.93 | 3.340% | $186.9731 | $186.97 | $186.95 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.61 | 9.465% | $76.1986 | $76.20 | $76.20 | $76.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $855.40 | $920.8570 | $920.84 | $920.80 | $920.90 | |