| 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 | $235.94 | 5.687% | $249.3579 | $249.36 | $249.35 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.26 | 6.554% | $203.7952 | $203.80 | $203.80 | $203.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.92 | 9.715% | $27.341 | $27.34 | $27.35 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.74 | 6.752% | $39.2207 | $39.22 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.29 | 3.207% | $198.4567 | $198.46 | $198.45 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.75 | 3.460% | $155.966 | $155.97 | $155.95 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.32 | 8.651% | $5.7802 | $5.78 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $837.22 | $879.9177 | $879.93 | $879.90 | $880.00 | |