| 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 | $226.25 | 12.359% | $254.2122 | $254.21 | $254.20 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.49 | 4.804% | $38.243 | $38.24 | $38.25 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.88 | 10.295% | $198.3986 | $198.40 | $198.40 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.66 | 8.114% | $220.185 | $220.19 | $220.20 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.84 | 13.824% | $59.0064 | $59.01 | $59.00 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.36 | 13.602% | $7.2251 | $7.23 | $7.25 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.47 | 9.536% | $95.8111 | $95.81 | $95.80 | $95.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.95 | $873.0814 | $873.09 | $873.10 | $873.00 | |