| 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 | $232.48 | 8.777% | $252.8848 | $252.88 | $252.90 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.59 | 7.566% | $54.4176 | $54.42 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.29 | 8.153% | $224.1904 | $224.19 | $224.20 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.31 | 3.299% | $37.5079 | $37.51 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.57 | 12.277% | $172.4238 | $172.42 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.43 | 9.393% | $125.1784 | $125.18 | $125.20 | $125.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.66 | 13.134% | $184.0238 | $184.02 | $184.00 | $184.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $957.33 | $1,050.6267 | $1,050.62 | $1,050.60 | $1,050.60 | |