| 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 | $232.96 | 8.438% | $252.6172 | $252.62 | $252.60 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.78 | 3.772% | $71.3744 | $71.37 | $71.35 | $71.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.92 | 9.775% | $181.0409 | $181.04 | $181.05 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.25 | 10.702% | $236.072 | $236.07 | $236.05 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.89 | 13.180% | $123.2417 | $123.24 | $123.25 | $123.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.90 | 12.344% | $38.0846 | $38.08 | $38.10 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.42 | 7.238% | $17.6085 | $17.61 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $839.12 | $920.0393 | $920.03 | $920.00 | $920.00 | |