| 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 | $232.39 | 8.273% | $251.6156 | $251.62 | $251.60 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.87 | 11.840% | $52.4194 | $52.42 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.46 | 7.404% | $17.6787 | $17.68 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.96 | 13.254% | $274.0294 | $274.03 | $274.05 | $274.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.64 | 3.732% | $15.1864 | $15.19 | $15.20 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.58 | 6.198% | $89.8223 | $89.82 | $89.80 | $89.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.95 | 3.536% | $121.0854 | $121.09 | $121.10 | $121.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $753.85 | $821.8372 | $821.85 | $821.85 | $821.80 | |