| 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 | $234.28 | 7.724% | $252.3758 | $252.38 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.74 | 8.548% | $69.1885 | $69.19 | $69.20 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.51 | 9.373% | $142.7427 | $142.74 | $142.75 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.98 | 6.320% | $123.3099 | $123.31 | $123.30 | $123.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.80 | 7.154% | $99.4389 | $99.44 | $99.45 | $99.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.73 | 5.347% | $141.934 | $141.93 | $141.95 | $141.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.46 | 5.764% | $41.7345 | $41.73 | $41.75 | $41.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.50 | $870.7243 | $870.72 | $870.80 | $870.60 | |