| 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 | $236.31 | 6.744% | $252.2467 | $252.25 | $252.25 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.49 | 5.199% | $52.063 | $52.06 | $52.05 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.61 | 5.546% | $250.7879 | $250.79 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.51 | 8.329% | $80.7159 | $80.72 | $80.70 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.95 | 8.280% | $62.7483 | $62.75 | $62.75 | $62.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.97 | 4.359% | $99.1097 | $99.11 | $99.10 | $99.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.46 | 6.873% | $192.863 | $192.86 | $192.85 | $192.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $931.30 | $990.5345 | $990.54 | $990.50 | $990.50 | |