| 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 | $232.56 | 8.521% | $252.3764 | $252.38 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.60 | 6.216% | $79.2371 | $79.24 | $79.25 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.78 | 13.139% | $92.5251 | $92.53 | $92.55 | $92.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.58 | 9.750% | $51.1216 | $51.12 | $51.10 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.78 | 12.367% | $137.9642 | $137.96 | $137.95 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.41 | 13.347% | $144.4154 | $144.42 | $144.40 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.44 | 8.413% | $102.3852 | $102.39 | $102.40 | $102.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $780.15 | $860.0250 | $860.04 | $860.05 | $860.00 | |