| 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 | $228.81 | 10.155% | $252.0457 | $252.05 | $252.05 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.66 | 7.356% | $254.0687 | $254.07 | $254.05 | $254.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.41 | 12.544% | $9.465 | $9.47 | $9.45 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.86 | 3.519% | $35.0515 | $35.05 | $35.05 | $35.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.90 | 11.763% | $165.2975 | $165.30 | $165.30 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.39 | 10.263% | $133.8483 | $133.85 | $133.85 | $133.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.43 | 3.552% | $99.8552 | $99.86 | $99.85 | $99.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.46 | $949.6319 | $949.65 | $949.60 | $949.70 | |