| 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 | $241.56 | 4.625% | $252.7322 | $252.73 | $252.75 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.46 | 9.266% | $55.1356 | $55.14 | $55.15 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.56 | 4.178% | $157.8922 | $157.89 | $157.90 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.94 | 12.658% | $244.4003 | $244.40 | $244.40 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.48 | 8.688% | $36.3887 | $36.39 | $36.40 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.79 | 13.509% | $58.7863 | $58.79 | $58.80 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.78 | 8.871% | $87.946 | $87.95 | $87.95 | $87.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $826.57 | $893.2813 | $893.29 | $893.35 | $893.20 | |