| 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 | $250.90 | 10.172% | $276.4215 | $276.42 | $276.40 | $276.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.25 | 5.301% | $197.1761 | $197.18 | $197.20 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.91 | 8.480% | $37.8704 | $37.87 | $37.85 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.72 | 6.339% | $34.7941 | $34.79 | $34.80 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.77 | 6.565% | $142.552 | $142.55 | $142.55 | $142.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.47 | 5.744% | $188.7213 | $188.72 | $188.70 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.32 | 8.268% | $5.7599 | $5.76 | $5.75 | $5.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.34 | $883.2953 | $883.29 | $883.25 | $883.40 | |