| 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 | $240.43 | 5.587% | $253.8628 | $253.86 | $253.85 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.41 | 12.193% | $84.6047 | $84.60 | $84.60 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.60 | 3.405% | $71.9699 | $71.97 | $71.95 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.94 | 7.670% | $26.8529 | $26.85 | $26.85 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.90 | 5.724% | $86.588 | $86.59 | $86.60 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.99 | 13.699% | $198.9619 | $198.96 | $198.95 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.78 | 9.729% | $153.3792 | $153.38 | $153.40 | $153.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.05 | $876.2194 | $876.21 | $876.20 | $876.40 | |