| 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 | $250.80 | 4.410% | $261.8603 | $261.86 | $261.85 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.28 | 13.665% | $8.2748 | $8.27 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.91 | 10.410% | $86.0204 | $86.02 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.44 | 7.561% | $165.0416 | $165.04 | $165.05 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.61 | 10.870% | $78.2853 | $78.29 | $78.30 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.93 | 7.267% | $85.7385 | $85.74 | $85.75 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.68 | 3.472% | $203.5087 | $203.51 | $203.50 | $203.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $836.65 | $888.7296 | $888.73 | $888.70 | $888.70 | |