| 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 | $236.81 | 6.688% | $252.6479 | $252.65 | $252.65 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.82 | 9.324% | $65.3976 | $65.40 | $65.40 | $65.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.96 | 13.473% | $19.245 | $19.25 | $19.25 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.45 | 10.691% | $123.3651 | $123.37 | $123.35 | $123.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.84 | 6.331% | $37.0457 | $37.05 | $37.05 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.37 | 11.380% | $176.3925 | $176.39 | $176.40 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.49 | 6.176% | $118.3756 | $118.38 | $118.40 | $118.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $729.74 | $792.4694 | $792.49 | $792.50 | $792.40 | |