| 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 | $237.26 | 6.512% | $252.7104 | $252.71 | $252.70 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.32 | 12.112% | $223.4616 | $223.46 | $223.45 | $223.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.62 | 6.713% | $206.6177 | $206.62 | $206.60 | $206.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.75 | 13.836% | $70.2937 | $70.29 | $70.30 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.72 | 12.254% | $9.7885 | $9.79 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.41 | 8.856% | $39.6345 | $39.63 | $39.65 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.37 | 5.511% | $147.0507 | $147.05 | $147.05 | $147.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $876.45 | $949.5571 | $949.55 | $949.55 | $949.60 | |