| 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 | $242.46 | 4.288% | $252.8567 | $252.86 | $252.85 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.83 | 5.237% | $30.3398 | $30.34 | $30.35 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.25 | 9.103% | $17.7292 | $17.73 | $17.75 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.68 | 6.781% | $250.5937 | $250.59 | $250.60 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.95 | 7.239% | $90.0271 | $90.03 | $90.05 | $90.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.57 | 6.873% | $47.6333 | $47.63 | $47.65 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.76 | 8.111% | $245.1525 | $245.15 | $245.15 | $245.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.50 | $934.3323 | $934.33 | $934.40 | $934.30 | |