| 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 | $237.66 | 6.131% | $252.2309 | $252.23 | $252.25 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.57 | 10.607% | $82.4796 | $82.48 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.77 | 10.117% | $61.4123 | $61.41 | $61.40 | $61.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.52 | 10.710% | $68.1088 | $68.11 | $68.10 | $68.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.25 | 12.323% | $279.9651 | $279.97 | $279.95 | $280.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.33 | 11.639% | $46.1404 | $46.14 | $46.15 | $46.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.90 | 8.325% | $171.0452 | $171.05 | $171.05 | $171.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.00 | $961.3823 | $961.39 | $961.40 | $961.30 | |