| 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 | $239.91 | 4.717% | $251.2266 | $251.23 | $251.25 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.34 | 8.177% | $83.6641 | $83.66 | $83.65 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.40 | 11.300% | $201.8982 | $201.90 | $201.90 | $201.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.55 | 3.741% | $57.6281 | $57.63 | $57.65 | $57.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.77 | 13.754% | $194.2577 | $194.26 | $194.25 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.47 | 8.531% | $27.6428 | $27.64 | $27.65 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.88 | 4.866% | $6.1661 | $6.17 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $756.32 | $822.4836 | $822.49 | $822.50 | $822.50 | |