| 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 | $230.70 | 9.424% | $252.4412 | $252.44 | $252.45 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.43 | 6.270% | $64.219 | $64.22 | $64.20 | $64.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.50 | 6.273% | $88.738 | $88.74 | $88.75 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.80 | 3.556% | $138.5579 | $138.56 | $138.55 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.96 | 12.316% | $32.5267 | $32.53 | $32.55 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.37 | 11.843% | $47.3879 | $47.39 | $47.40 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.29 | 12.304% | $153.0591 | $153.06 | $153.05 | $153.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $716.05 | $776.9298 | $776.94 | $776.95 | $776.90 | |