| 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 | $235.27 | 4.768% | $246.4877 | $246.49 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.59 | 5.125% | $79.464 | $79.46 | $79.45 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.66 | 10.816% | $28.4354 | $28.44 | $28.45 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.71 | 5.652% | $14.4849 | $14.48 | $14.50 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.72 | 13.552% | $84.8461 | $84.85 | $84.85 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.40 | 11.700% | $127.7848 | $127.78 | $127.80 | $127.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.26 | 12.869% | $276.8225 | $276.82 | $276.80 | $276.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.61 | $858.3254 | $858.32 | $858.35 | $858.30 | |