| 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 | $234.96 | 7.656% | $252.9485 | $252.95 | $252.95 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.64 | 8.807% | $85.5658 | $85.57 | $85.55 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.48 | 6.327% | $52.6106 | $52.61 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.98 | 12.696% | $41.675 | $41.68 | $41.70 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.43 | 4.384% | $94.3945 | $94.39 | $94.40 | $94.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.41 | 6.197% | $60.9677 | $60.97 | $60.95 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.87 | 10.357% | $24.1351 | $24.14 | $24.15 | $24.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $569.77 | $612.2972 | $612.31 | $612.30 | $612.30 | |