| 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 | $237.36 | 6.375% | $252.4917 | $252.49 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.27 | 9.826% | $76.0765 | $76.08 | $76.10 | $76.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.83 | 12.665% | $73.0407 | $73.04 | $73.05 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.52 | 11.859% | $64.3413 | $64.34 | $64.35 | $64.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.34 | 11.548% | $121.9666 | $121.97 | $121.95 | $122.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.86 | 12.569% | $161.9418 | $161.94 | $161.95 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.28 | 3.726% | $215.0033 | $215.00 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.46 | $964.8619 | $964.86 | $964.90 | $964.80 | |