| 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 | $232.87 | 8.288% | $252.1703 | $252.17 | $252.15 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.76 | 9.126% | $192.8911 | $192.89 | $192.90 | $192.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.29 | 8.747% | $59.0387 | $59.04 | $59.05 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.39 | 4.594% | $76.7615 | $76.76 | $76.75 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.64 | 8.683% | $13.7375 | $13.74 | $13.75 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.42 | 9.280% | $34.3358 | $34.34 | $34.35 | $34.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.75 | 4.469% | $154.3529 | $154.35 | $154.35 | $154.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $729.12 | $783.2878 | $783.29 | $783.30 | $783.30 | |