| 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 | $226.96 | 11.182% | $252.3387 | $252.34 | $252.35 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.86 | 7.801% | $28.9553 | $28.96 | $28.95 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.82 | 9.762% | $21.7548 | $21.75 | $21.75 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.38 | 4.300% | $90.0943 | $90.09 | $90.10 | $90.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.88 | 5.245% | $147.2167 | $147.22 | $147.20 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.96 | 9.555% | $17.485 | $17.49 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.62 | 3.715% | $99.1723 | $99.17 | $99.15 | $99.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $611.48 | $657.0171 | $657.02 | $657.00 | $657.10 | |