| 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 | $236.60 | 6.189% | $251.2432 | $251.24 | $251.25 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.88 | 8.374% | $24.796 | $24.80 | $24.80 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.91 | 4.237% | $231.3123 | $231.31 | $231.30 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.53 | 8.491% | $76.5187 | $76.52 | $76.50 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.61 | 7.785% | $77.1848 | $77.18 | $77.20 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.94 | 12.160% | $275.8463 | $275.85 | $275.85 | $275.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.47 | 9.308% | $151.3588 | $151.36 | $151.35 | $151.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,007.94 | $1,088.2601 | $1,088.26 | $1,088.25 | $1,088.20 | |