| 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 | $233.37 | 8.300% | $252.7397 | $252.74 | $252.75 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.73 | 11.254% | $45.3138 | $45.31 | $45.30 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.67 | 12.675% | $149.4859 | $149.49 | $149.50 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.72 | 11.263% | $18.6032 | $18.60 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.74 | 10.432% | $91.3714 | $91.37 | $91.35 | $91.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.70 | 4.496% | $121.9468 | $121.95 | $121.95 | $121.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.98 | 11.603% | $200.8631 | $200.86 | $200.85 | $200.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.91 | $880.3239 | $880.32 | $880.30 | $880.30 | |