| 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 | $242.25 | 4.174% | $252.3615 | $252.36 | $252.35 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.41 | 7.444% | $7.9616 | $7.96 | $7.95 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.27 | 11.745% | $40.5299 | $40.53 | $40.55 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.37 | 8.324% | $58.8958 | $58.90 | $58.90 | $58.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.64 | 10.832% | $200.2069 | $200.21 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.69 | 13.400% | $51.8125 | $51.81 | $51.80 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.96 | 12.837% | $19.1372 | $19.14 | $19.15 | $19.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $583.59 | $630.9054 | $630.91 | $630.90 | $630.90 | |