| 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 | $236.66 | 9.662% | $259.5261 | $259.53 | $259.55 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.80 | 3.238% | $191.8162 | $191.82 | $191.80 | $191.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.38 | 8.259% | $80.523 | $80.52 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.36 | 7.115% | $5.7414 | $5.74 | $5.75 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.80 | 7.674% | $128.9935 | $128.99 | $129.00 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.46 | 9.546% | $161.5365 | $161.54 | $161.55 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.54 | 4.674% | $29.874 | $29.87 | $29.85 | $29.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.00 | $858.0107 | $858.01 | $858.00 | $857.90 | |