| 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 | $229.88 | 9.728% | $252.2427 | $252.24 | $252.25 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.78 | 6.759% | $101.1862 | $101.19 | $101.20 | $101.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.25 | 9.815% | $11.256 | $11.26 | $11.25 | $11.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.53 | 10.333% | $52.4413 | $52.44 | $52.45 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.47 | 8.600% | $7.0264 | $7.03 | $7.05 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.28 | 13.211% | $99.9427 | $99.94 | $99.95 | $99.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.41 | 7.394% | $237.7811 | $237.78 | $237.80 | $237.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $698.60 | $761.8764 | $761.88 | $761.95 | $761.80 | |