| 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 | $236.30 | 6.549% | $251.7753 | $251.78 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.91 | 9.702% | $51.4612 | $51.46 | $51.45 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.43 | 6.291% | $159.8936 | $159.89 | $159.90 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.32 | 8.620% | $13.382 | $13.38 | $13.40 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.57 | 13.219% | $154.6232 | $154.62 | $154.60 | $154.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.27 | 9.325% | $16.6939 | $16.69 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.30 | 10.832% | $240.8379 | $240.84 | $240.85 | $240.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.10 | $888.6671 | $888.66 | $888.70 | $888.70 | |