| 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 | $234.57 | 6.250% | $249.2306 | $249.23 | $249.25 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.80 | 4.724% | $201.9079 | $201.91 | $201.90 | $201.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.91 | 12.791% | $66.4452 | $66.45 | $66.45 | $66.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.69 | 4.386% | $84.2291 | $84.23 | $84.25 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.83 | 7.704% | $8.4332 | $8.43 | $8.45 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.90 | 8.268% | $18.2973 | $18.30 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.72 | 6.439% | $209.3868 | $209.39 | $209.40 | $209.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.42 | $837.9301 | $837.94 | $838.00 | $837.80 | |