| 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 | $237.89 | 6.190% | $252.6154 | $252.62 | $252.60 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.60 | 10.752% | $273.1144 | $273.11 | $273.10 | $273.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.98 | 11.390% | $136.9874 | $136.99 | $137.00 | $137.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.89 | 12.668% | $52.83 | $52.83 | $52.85 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.47 | 5.628% | $14.2281 | $14.23 | $14.25 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.87 | 7.114% | $12.7144 | $12.71 | $12.70 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.55 | 3.412% | $95.7078 | $95.71 | $95.70 | $95.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $772.25 | $838.1975 | $838.20 | $838.20 | $838.10 | |