| 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 | $227.95 | 10.635% | $252.1925 | $252.19 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.86 | 6.701% | $39.33 | $39.33 | $39.35 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.64 | 11.628% | $164.8076 | $164.81 | $164.80 | $164.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.63 | 10.618% | $52.6874 | $52.69 | $52.70 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.55 | 6.543% | $30.418 | $30.42 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.94 | 3.741% | $162.8111 | $162.81 | $162.80 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.33 | 13.360% | $177.2157 | $177.22 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.90 | $879.4623 | $879.47 | $879.45 | $879.40 | |