| 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 | $240.92 | 4.704% | $252.2529 | $252.25 | $252.25 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.95 | 6.305% | $200.8633 | $200.86 | $200.85 | $200.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.32 | 4.404% | $112.0464 | $112.05 | $112.05 | $112.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.78 | 5.556% | $112.7127 | $112.71 | $112.70 | $112.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.99 | 8.616% | $185.7225 | $185.72 | $185.70 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.42 | 11.782% | $36.2397 | $36.24 | $36.25 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.71 | 6.730% | $70.1323 | $70.13 | $70.15 | $70.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.09 | $969.9698 | $969.96 | $969.95 | $969.90 | |