| 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 | $232.52 | 8.558% | $252.4191 | $252.42 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.78 | 5.350% | $20.8382 | $20.84 | $20.85 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.68 | 12.447% | $253.7704 | $253.77 | $253.75 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.28 | 3.255% | $187.1807 | $187.18 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.98 | 9.444% | $10.9225 | $10.92 | $10.90 | $10.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.79 | 12.265% | $53.6514 | $53.65 | $53.65 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.50 | 5.767% | $93.6038 | $93.60 | $93.60 | $93.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.53 | $872.3861 | $872.38 | $872.35 | $872.40 | |