| 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 | $220.71 | 6.226% | $234.4514 | $234.45 | $234.45 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.72 | 11.699% | $199.6285 | $199.63 | $199.65 | $199.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.56 | 6.210% | $252.3125 | $252.31 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.83 | 12.638% | $57.2539 | $57.25 | $57.25 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.72 | 9.275% | $16.0853 | $16.09 | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.57 | 6.178% | $80.2387 | $80.24 | $80.25 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.53 | 7.162% | $30.5733 | $30.57 | $30.55 | $30.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $806.64 | $870.5436 | $870.54 | $870.55 | $870.60 | |