| 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 | $235.69 | 7.277% | $252.8412 | $252.84 | $252.85 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.25 | 6.734% | $81.3847 | $81.38 | $81.40 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.92 | 8.482% | $159.3818 | $159.38 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.90 | 9.747% | $162.3158 | $162.32 | $162.30 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.84 | 6.851% | $88.5154 | $88.52 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.92 | 10.753% | $197.0517 | $197.05 | $197.05 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.72 | 12.434% | $218.9315 | $218.93 | $218.95 | $218.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,062.24 | $1,160.4221 | $1,160.42 | $1,160.45 | $1,160.40 | |