| 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 | $232.25 | 8.375% | $251.7009 | $251.70 | $251.70 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.83 | 9.175% | $88.2462 | $88.25 | $88.25 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.67 | 11.512% | $179.1663 | $179.17 | $179.15 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.90 | 6.503% | $258.6958 | $258.70 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.98 | 6.308% | $51.0066 | $51.01 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.59 | 13.695% | $58.6553 | $58.66 | $58.65 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.73 | 10.305% | $6.3205 | $6.32 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $821.95 | $893.7916 | $893.81 | $893.75 | $893.80 | |