| 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 | $236.87 | 6.543% | $252.3684 | $252.37 | $252.35 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.52 | 5.473% | $72.2701 | $72.27 | $72.25 | $72.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.99 | 6.510% | $37.2678 | $37.27 | $37.25 | $37.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.25 | 10.339% | $68.686 | $68.69 | $68.70 | $68.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.26 | 10.459% | $56.6213 | $56.62 | $56.60 | $56.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.74 | 8.819% | $13.8635 | $13.86 | $13.85 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.96 | 3.778% | $11.3741 | $11.37 | $11.35 | $11.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $477.59 | $512.4512 | $512.45 | $512.35 | $512.60 | |