| 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 | $235.95 | 6.200% | $250.5789 | $250.58 | $250.60 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.30 | 4.764% | $98.7925 | $98.79 | $98.80 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.71 | 13.460% | $170.9956 | $171.00 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.49 | 6.484% | $14.3647 | $14.36 | $14.35 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.80 | 3.465% | $74.2879 | $74.29 | $74.30 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.25 | 10.826% | $217.496 | $217.50 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.50 | 5.391% | $73.2467 | $73.25 | $73.25 | $73.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $832.00 | $899.7623 | $899.77 | $899.80 | $899.80 | |