| 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 | $237.45 | 6.281% | $252.3642 | $252.36 | $252.35 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.71 | 9.325% | $77.3037 | $77.30 | $77.30 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.74 | 6.734% | $177.9683 | $177.97 | $177.95 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.49 | 6.703% | $14.3942 | $14.39 | $14.40 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.53 | 11.401% | $235.6465 | $235.65 | $235.65 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.60 | 9.523% | $79.5137 | $79.51 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.61 | 8.185% | $61.2435 | $61.24 | $61.25 | $61.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $829.13 | $898.4341 | $898.42 | $898.40 | $898.40 | |