| 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 | $231.74 | 8.757% | $252.0335 | $252.03 | $252.05 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.91 | 3.194% | $140.251 | $140.25 | $140.25 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.41 | 12.725% | $30.8979 | $30.90 | $30.90 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.97 | 13.477% | $10.1789 | $10.18 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.34 | 9.181% | $176.1526 | $176.15 | $176.15 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.53 | 6.578% | $53.8539 | $53.85 | $53.85 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.82 | 7.809% | $127.0206 | $127.02 | $127.00 | $127.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $733.72 | $790.3884 | $790.38 | $790.40 | $790.50 | |