| 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 | $223.68 | 5.855% | $236.7765 | $236.78 | $236.80 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.37 | 13.415% | $6.0904 | $6.09 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.97 | 4.578% | $27.1589 | $27.16 | $27.15 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.98 | 11.490% | $22.2757 | $22.28 | $22.30 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.86 | 13.665% | $256.7238 | $256.72 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.82 | 9.420% | $212.0778 | $212.08 | $212.10 | $212.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.62 | 5.365% | $78.6234 | $78.62 | $78.60 | $78.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $769.30 | $839.7265 | $839.73 | $839.75 | $839.80 | |