| 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 | $138.85 | 9.739% | $152.3726 | $152.37 | $152.35 | $152.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.76 | 6.260% | $52.875 | $52.88 | $52.90 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.42 | 3.665% | $8.7286 | $8.73 | $8.75 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.70 | 13.814% | $259.1545 | $259.15 | $259.15 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.62 | 7.429% | $52.232 | $52.23 | $52.25 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.98 | 13.524% | $282.6521 | $282.65 | $282.65 | $282.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.29 | 11.533% | $18.1687 | $18.17 | $18.15 | $18.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $738.62 | $826.1835 | $826.18 | $826.20 | $826.30 | |