| 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 | $229.92 | 9.625% | $252.0498 | $252.05 | $252.05 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.98 | 6.431% | $56.3871 | $56.39 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.54 | 9.395% | $176.7167 | $176.72 | $176.70 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.64 | 8.222% | $125.1479 | $125.15 | $125.15 | $125.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.40 | 5.392% | $49.9558 | $49.96 | $49.95 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.61 | 6.660% | $193.7052 | $193.71 | $193.70 | $193.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.79 | 4.405% | $154.3001 | $154.30 | $154.30 | $154.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $936.88 | $1,008.2626 | $1,008.28 | $1,008.25 | $1,008.20 | |