| 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 | $238.63 | 5.687% | $252.2009 | $252.20 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.67 | 5.580% | $28.1582 | $28.16 | $28.15 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.72 | 7.867% | $87.0702 | $87.07 | $87.05 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.81 | 7.267% | $75.9558 | $75.96 | $75.95 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.58 | 3.409% | $11.9748 | $11.97 | $11.95 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.97 | 5.539% | $9.4668 | $9.47 | $9.45 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.48 | 12.843% | $113.3846 | $113.38 | $113.40 | $113.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $537.86 | $578.2113 | $578.21 | $578.15 | $578.40 | |