| 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 | $222.48 | 13.438% | $252.3769 | $252.38 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.47 | 5.475% | $140.7775 | $140.78 | $140.80 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.49 | 11.405% | $20.5988 | $20.60 | $20.60 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.70 | 11.870% | $133.9084 | $133.91 | $133.90 | $133.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.70 | 10.539% | $42.7786 | $42.78 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.38 | 7.632% | $60.6829 | $60.68 | $60.70 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.65 | 3.699% | $80.5223 | $80.52 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $666.87 | $731.6454 | $731.65 | $731.70 | $731.70 | |