| 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 | $234.76 | 7.401% | $252.1346 | $252.13 | $252.15 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.47 | 10.713% | $82.448 | $82.45 | $82.45 | $82.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.35 | 13.540% | $160.4888 | $160.49 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.97 | 3.638% | $48.6788 | $48.68 | $48.70 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.30 | 11.472% | $54.9557 | $54.96 | $54.95 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.65 | 10.660% | $48.3031 | $48.30 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.60 | 9.181% | $32.3176 | $32.32 | $32.30 | $32.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $620.10 | $679.3266 | $679.33 | $679.35 | $679.30 | |