| 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 | $237.45 | 6.266% | $252.3286 | $252.33 | $252.35 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.71 | 11.347% | $54.2371 | $54.24 | $54.25 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.91 | 9.216% | $74.1686 | $74.17 | $74.15 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.48 | 10.243% | $84.3138 | $84.31 | $84.30 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.97 | 3.336% | $8.2359 | $8.24 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.39 | 6.373% | $124.8713 | $124.87 | $124.85 | $124.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.48 | 10.761% | $52.5893 | $52.59 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $603.39 | $650.7446 | $650.75 | $650.75 | $650.70 | |