| 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 | $239.39 | 5.595% | $252.7839 | $252.78 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.90 | 8.863% | $89.1588 | $89.16 | $89.15 | $89.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.56 | 9.643% | $76.2677 | $76.27 | $76.25 | $76.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.86 | 12.797% | $9.9938 | $9.99 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.42 | 11.136% | $176.0617 | $176.06 | $176.05 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.76 | 10.456% | $33.9763 | $33.98 | $34.00 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.29 | 13.397% | $151.1469 | $151.15 | $151.15 | $151.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $722.18 | $789.3891 | $789.39 | $789.40 | $789.50 | |