| 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 | $224.81 | 12.311% | $252.4864 | $252.49 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.94 | 6.462% | $63.8133 | $63.81 | $63.80 | $63.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.88 | 8.409% | $68.1676 | $68.17 | $68.15 | $68.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.68 | 3.764% | $39.0983 | $39.10 | $39.10 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.76 | 11.702% | $100.2637 | $100.26 | $100.25 | $100.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.72 | 8.518% | $56.1255 | $56.13 | $56.15 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.72 | 4.717% | $198.6691 | $198.67 | $198.65 | $198.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $716.51 | $778.6239 | $778.63 | $778.60 | $778.70 | |