| 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 | $238.25 | 5.860% | $252.2115 | $252.21 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.43 | 3.639% | $39.8285 | $39.83 | $39.85 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.38 | 5.692% | $56.4184 | $56.42 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.93 | 10.436% | $133.5503 | $133.55 | $133.55 | $133.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.75 | 7.662% | $48.1787 | $48.18 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.96 | 12.420% | $185.448 | $185.45 | $185.45 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.49 | 13.191% | $161.2859 | $161.29 | $161.30 | $161.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.19 | $876.9213 | $876.93 | $876.95 | $876.90 | |