| 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 | $231.47 | 8.540% | $251.2375 | $251.24 | $251.25 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.52 | 7.199% | $147.4201 | $147.42 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.52 | 6.716% | $109.4052 | $109.41 | $109.40 | $109.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.30 | 3.756% | $58.4146 | $58.41 | $58.40 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.75 | 10.674% | $130.3186 | $130.32 | $130.30 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.46 | 3.688% | $24.3252 | $24.33 | $24.35 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.47 | 3.646% | $88.5862 | $88.59 | $88.60 | $88.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $754.49 | $809.7074 | $809.72 | $809.70 | $809.60 | |