| 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 | $236.78 | 6.484% | $252.1328 | $252.13 | $252.15 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.56 | 10.758% | $39.3855 | $39.39 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.35 | 12.749% | $252.9524 | $252.95 | $252.95 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.75 | 10.368% | $112.2994 | $112.30 | $112.30 | $112.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.84 | 13.605% | $160.0013 | $160.00 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.30 | 11.846% | $226.2645 | $226.26 | $226.25 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.53 | 5.189% | $30.0104 | $30.01 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $970.11 | $1,073.0463 | $1,073.04 | $1,073.05 | $1,073.10 | |