| 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 | $238.92 | 5.446% | $251.9316 | $251.93 | $251.95 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.26 | 7.625% | $18.5761 | $18.58 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.71 | 13.198% | $100.4179 | $100.42 | $100.40 | $100.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.38 | 3.440% | $80.0419 | $80.04 | $80.05 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.45 | 5.656% | $85.0003 | $85.00 | $85.00 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.52 | 9.753% | $255.1977 | $255.20 | $255.20 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.71 | 3.170% | $134.8535 | $134.85 | $134.85 | $134.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $865.95 | $926.0190 | $926.02 | $926.05 | $926.00 | |