| 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 | $236.78 | 6.158% | $251.3609 | $251.36 | $251.35 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.78 | 4.173% | $40.3983 | $40.40 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.25 | 13.197% | $122.5358 | $122.54 | $122.55 | $122.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.80 | 9.547% | $8.5447 | $8.54 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.80 | 3.107% | $65.7823 | $65.78 | $65.80 | $65.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.92 | 6.654% | $44.7094 | $44.71 | $44.70 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.82 | 10.806% | $187.0627 | $187.06 | $187.05 | $187.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $666.15 | $720.3941 | $720.39 | $720.40 | $720.40 | |