| 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 | $237.63 | 6.417% | $252.8787 | $252.88 | $252.90 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.61 | 6.194% | $148.2574 | $148.26 | $148.25 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.91 | 12.626% | $159.8276 | $159.83 | $159.85 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.88 | 9.292% | $57.7936 | $57.79 | $57.80 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.97 | 9.786% | $100.9702 | $100.97 | $100.95 | $101.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.59 | 7.386% | $85.4685 | $85.47 | $85.45 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.31 | 8.180% | $92.2884 | $92.29 | $92.30 | $92.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $828.90 | $897.4844 | $897.49 | $897.50 | $897.60 | |