| 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 | $239.60 | 5.550% | $252.8978 | $252.90 | $252.90 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.40 | 3.711% | $93.7547 | $93.75 | $93.75 | $93.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.81 | 10.555% | $272.8608 | $272.86 | $272.85 | $272.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.57 | 7.242% | $39.2184 | $39.22 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.29 | 5.356% | $82.4832 | $82.48 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.98 | 11.403% | $81.3019 | $81.30 | $81.30 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.44 | 4.538% | $46.4567 | $46.46 | $46.45 | $46.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.09 | $868.9735 | $868.97 | $868.95 | $869.10 | |