| 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 | $236.72 | 6.523% | $252.1612 | $252.16 | $252.15 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.85 | 12.587% | $79.7679 | $79.77 | $79.75 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.53 | 8.155% | $51.4061 | $51.41 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.67 | 13.774% | $187.3516 | $187.35 | $187.35 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.78 | 12.298% | $106.436 | $106.44 | $106.45 | $106.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.32 | 10.576% | $67.8052 | $67.81 | $67.80 | $67.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.78 | 4.259% | $105.0722 | $105.07 | $105.05 | $105.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.65 | $850.0002 | $850.01 | $849.95 | $850.10 | |