| 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 | $234.74 | 7.650% | $252.6976 | $252.70 | $252.70 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.63 | 12.350% | $18.6838 | $18.68 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.64 | 4.219% | $146.5736 | $146.57 | $146.55 | $146.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.98 | 10.213% | $132.2336 | $132.23 | $132.25 | $132.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.83 | 7.218% | $19.117 | $19.12 | $19.10 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.50 | 3.122% | $74.7635 | $74.76 | $74.75 | $74.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.38 | 8.116% | $232.8602 | $232.86 | $232.85 | $232.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.70 | $876.9293 | $876.92 | $876.90 | $877.00 | |