| 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 | $232.92 | 8.286% | $252.2198 | $252.22 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.86 | 10.633% | $37.4603 | $37.46 | $37.45 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.85 | 9.743% | $257.7314 | $257.73 | $257.75 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.36 | 5.849% | $42.7207 | $42.72 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.63 | 10.555% | $182.0067 | $182.01 | $182.00 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.90 | 13.141% | $41.749 | $41.75 | $41.75 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.78 | 13.873% | $38.4663 | $38.47 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $777.30 | $852.3542 | $852.36 | $852.30 | $852.30 | |