| 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 | $235.85 | 5.771% | $249.4609 | $249.46 | $249.45 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.90 | 7.270% | $125.3986 | $125.40 | $125.40 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.32 | 13.826% | $132.4024 | $132.40 | $132.40 | $132.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.51 | 8.382% | $202.1433 | $202.14 | $202.15 | $202.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.82 | 7.864% | $73.1534 | $73.15 | $73.15 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.75 | 6.327% | $39.0752 | $39.08 | $39.10 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.92 | 7.197% | $35.2893 | $35.29 | $35.30 | $35.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.07 | $856.9231 | $856.92 | $856.95 | $857.00 | |