| 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 | $138.97 | 9.748% | $152.5168 | $152.52 | $152.50 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.59 | 10.762% | $257.6213 | $257.62 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.78 | 7.461% | $101.8515 | $101.85 | $101.85 | $101.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.99 | 9.506% | $246.3775 | $246.38 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.71 | 5.488% | $54.5478 | $54.55 | $54.55 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.96 | 11.443% | $81.3088 | $81.31 | $81.30 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.91 | 7.485% | $80.517 | $80.52 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $890.91 | $974.7407 | $974.75 | $974.70 | $974.70 | |