| 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 | $244.37 | 3.331% | $252.51 | $252.51 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.80 | 5.292% | $88.2347 | $88.23 | $88.25 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.32 | 13.388% | $161.3738 | $161.37 | $161.35 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.77 | 10.537% | $10.7995 | $10.80 | $10.80 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.50 | 8.556% | $23.3395 | $23.34 | $23.35 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.26 | 8.373% | $90.2314 | $90.23 | $90.25 | $90.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.28 | 9.480% | $210.5081 | $210.51 | $210.50 | $210.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $777.30 | $836.9970 | $836.99 | $837.00 | $836.90 | |