| 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 | $230.28 | 9.542% | $252.2533 | $252.25 | $252.25 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.64 | 6.181% | $158.8892 | $158.89 | $158.90 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.27 | 7.236% | $93.5849 | $93.58 | $93.60 | $93.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.76 | 6.268% | $55.0043 | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.36 | 13.485% | $32.1843 | $32.18 | $32.20 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.63 | 3.504% | $252.1668 | $252.17 | $252.15 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.68 | 4.863% | $85.6521 | $85.65 | $85.65 | $85.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $872.62 | $929.7349 | $929.72 | $929.75 | $929.90 | |