| 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 | $232.75 | 8.375% | $252.2428 | $252.24 | $252.25 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.79 | 8.324% | $151.4261 | $151.43 | $151.45 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.76 | 10.457% | $186.4072 | $186.41 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.54 | 11.662% | $257.4256 | $257.43 | $257.45 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.88 | 6.102% | $95.3645 | $95.36 | $95.35 | $95.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.45 | 12.708% | $142.5193 | $142.52 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.60 | 13.524% | $267.4625 | $267.46 | $267.45 | $267.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,223.77 | $1,352.8480 | $1,352.85 | $1,352.85 | $1,352.80 | |