| 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 | $226.48 | 11.270% | $252.0043 | $252.00 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.89 | 11.524% | $40.026 | $40.03 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.98 | 12.753% | $86.7973 | $86.80 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.46 | 7.476% | $103.6713 | $103.67 | $103.65 | $103.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.90 | 3.248% | $61.8456 | $61.85 | $61.85 | $61.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.26 | 13.585% | $24.1482 | $24.15 | $24.15 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.52 | 13.692% | $44.9311 | $44.93 | $44.95 | $44.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $556.49 | $613.4238 | $613.43 | $613.45 | $613.30 | |