| 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 | $240.87 | 4.766% | $252.3499 | $252.35 | $252.35 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.36 | 7.209% | $199.7947 | $199.79 | $199.80 | $199.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.52 | 6.375% | $101.6094 | $101.61 | $101.60 | $101.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.81 | 4.496% | $94.8928 | $94.89 | $94.90 | $94.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.82 | 8.450% | $39.9313 | $39.93 | $39.95 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.92 | 11.264% | $81.1337 | $81.13 | $81.15 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.47 | 11.802% | $125.7437 | $125.74 | $125.75 | $125.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.77 | $895.4555 | $895.44 | $895.50 | $895.30 | |