| 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 | $236.41 | 6.802% | $252.4906 | $252.49 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.84 | 13.443% | $48.599 | $48.60 | $48.60 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.84 | 12.615% | $9.9552 | $9.96 | $9.95 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.86 | 12.514% | $191.1163 | $191.12 | $191.10 | $191.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.99 | 13.299% | $130.2825 | $130.28 | $130.30 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.76 | 8.131% | $44.0742 | $44.07 | $44.05 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.31 | 5.330% | $124.6159 | $124.62 | $124.60 | $124.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $732.01 | $801.1337 | $801.14 | $801.10 | $801.20 | |