| 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 | $230.52 | 9.589% | $252.6246 | $252.62 | $252.60 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.75 | 11.458% | $178.0542 | $178.05 | $178.05 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.85 | 13.483% | $138.279 | $138.28 | $138.30 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.63 | 12.103% | $13.0376 | $13.04 | $13.05 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.78 | 5.760% | $101.2969 | $101.30 | $101.30 | $101.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.68 | 7.178% | $120.7682 | $120.77 | $120.75 | $120.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.25 | 4.215% | $47.1573 | $47.16 | $47.15 | $47.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $777.46 | $851.2178 | $851.22 | $851.20 | $851.30 | |