| 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 | $234.35 | 7.624% | $252.2168 | $252.22 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.96 | 3.217% | $84.5967 | $84.60 | $84.60 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.75 | 12.770% | $13.2505 | $13.25 | $13.25 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.63 | 11.244% | $7.3755 | $7.38 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.95 | 9.723% | $138.1961 | $138.20 | $138.20 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.57 | 9.566% | $167.1648 | $167.16 | $167.15 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.79 | 9.865% | $112.9302 | $112.93 | $112.95 | $112.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $716.00 | $775.7306 | $775.74 | $775.75 | $775.80 | |