| 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 | $232.87 | 8.440% | $252.5242 | $252.52 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.73 | 12.453% | $42.4285 | $42.43 | $42.45 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.32 | 3.667% | $175.529 | $175.53 | $175.55 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.25 | 13.406% | $9.356 | $9.36 | $9.35 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.91 | 11.608% | $223.1156 | $223.12 | $223.10 | $223.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.39 | 5.265% | $50.9377 | $50.94 | $50.95 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.81 | 7.205% | $236.7194 | $236.72 | $236.70 | $236.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.28 | $990.6104 | $990.62 | $990.60 | $990.50 | |