| 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 | $235.28 | 7.273% | $252.3919 | $252.39 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.73 | 4.851% | $75.2096 | $75.21 | $75.20 | $75.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.55 | 11.296% | $96.3267 | $96.33 | $96.35 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.84 | 13.663% | $87.3386 | $87.34 | $87.35 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.36 | 12.694% | $114.2266 | $114.23 | $114.25 | $114.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.41 | 3.692% | $187.0707 | $187.07 | $187.05 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.80 | 8.427% | $23.6371 | $23.64 | $23.65 | $23.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $773.97 | $836.2012 | $836.21 | $836.25 | $836.10 | |