| 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 | $232.72 | 7.870% | $251.0351 | $251.04 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.37 | 13.346% | $53.692 | $53.69 | $53.70 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.28 | 8.741% | $72.0735 | $72.07 | $72.05 | $72.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.92 | 10.193% | $95.7798 | $95.78 | $95.80 | $95.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.99 | 5.523% | $37.9777 | $37.98 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.37 | 6.630% | $212.5882 | $212.59 | $212.60 | $212.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.25 | 4.178% | $149.235 | $149.24 | $149.25 | $149.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.90 | $872.3813 | $872.39 | $872.45 | $872.40 | |