| 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 | $236.32 | 6.135% | $250.8182 | $250.82 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.49 | 12.736% | $6.1892 | $6.19 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.27 | 9.815% | $101.3263 | $101.33 | $101.35 | $101.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.89 | 7.428% | $7.4018 | $7.40 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.55 | 12.670% | $233.8466 | $233.85 | $233.85 | $233.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.69 | 6.235% | $213.203 | $213.20 | $213.20 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.58 | 13.283% | $40.3061 | $40.31 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.79 | $853.0912 | $853.10 | $853.10 | $853.00 | |