| 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 | $230.67 | 11.585% | $257.3931 | $257.39 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.83 | 6.679% | $166.2379 | $166.24 | $166.25 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.92 | 12.685% | $189.2207 | $189.22 | $189.20 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.71 | 13.352% | $48.4126 | $48.41 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.25 | 6.815% | $100.6731 | $100.67 | $100.65 | $100.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.79 | 10.620% | $55.0777 | $55.08 | $55.10 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.51 | 13.765% | $59.738 | $59.74 | $59.75 | $59.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.68 | $876.7531 | $876.75 | $876.75 | $876.70 | |