| 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 | $237.51 | 6.430% | $252.7819 | $252.78 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.46 | 6.249% | $62.1132 | $62.11 | $62.10 | $62.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.74 | 7.274% | $49.0671 | $49.07 | $49.05 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.71 | 8.161% | $239.8038 | $239.80 | $239.80 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.41 | 8.768% | $20.0242 | $20.02 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.98 | 9.552% | $171.9747 | $171.97 | $171.95 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.77 | 7.705% | $160.2327 | $160.23 | $160.25 | $160.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.58 | $955.9976 | $955.98 | $955.95 | $956.00 | |