| 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 | $233.29 | 7.525% | $250.8451 | $250.85 | $250.85 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.69 | 11.611% | $18.6279 | $18.63 | $18.65 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.58 | 3.125% | $76.9106 | $76.91 | $76.90 | $76.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.86 | 6.267% | $65.7368 | $65.74 | $65.75 | $65.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.68 | 3.730% | $143.8528 | $143.85 | $143.85 | $143.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.56 | 4.217% | $78.7464 | $78.75 | $78.75 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.76 | 6.835% | $208.0718 | $208.07 | $208.05 | $208.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.42 | $842.7914 | $842.80 | $842.80 | $842.70 | |