| 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 | $239.65 | 5.521% | $252.8811 | $252.88 | $252.90 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.89 | 10.635% | $82.8546 | $82.85 | $82.85 | $82.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.96 | 11.242% | $37.7778 | $37.78 | $37.80 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.66 | 8.845% | $15.9567 | $15.96 | $15.95 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.61 | 10.225% | $53.5804 | $53.58 | $53.60 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.44 | 9.552% | $26.7745 | $26.77 | $26.75 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.57 | 8.238% | $195.4454 | $195.45 | $195.45 | $195.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $616.78 | $665.2705 | $665.27 | $665.30 | $665.40 | |