| 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 | $237.77 | 5.803% | $251.5678 | $251.57 | $251.55 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.88 | 7.707% | $173.279 | $173.28 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.31 | 5.159% | $38.1832 | $38.18 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.58 | 13.651% | $42.71 | $42.71 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.58 | 9.414% | $61.9064 | $61.91 | $61.90 | $61.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.74 | 6.728% | $143.8053 | $143.81 | $143.80 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.75 | 8.347% | $98.3249 | $98.32 | $98.30 | $98.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $754.61 | $809.7766 | $809.78 | $809.75 | $809.80 | |