| 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 | $236.75 | 6.839% | $252.9413 | $252.94 | $252.95 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.50 | 3.199% | $85.1392 | $85.14 | $85.15 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.93 | 10.382% | $15.3762 | $15.38 | $15.40 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.77 | 7.289% | $34.0857 | $34.09 | $34.10 | $34.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.90 | 7.842% | $126.0673 | $126.07 | $126.05 | $126.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.84 | 7.316% | $50.2668 | $50.27 | $50.25 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.66 | 12.127% | $24.2867 | $24.29 | $24.30 | $24.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $550.35 | $588.1632 | $588.18 | $588.20 | $588.20 | |