| 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 | $226.68 | 11.555% | $252.8729 | $252.87 | $252.85 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.45 | 10.786% | $35.9501 | $35.95 | $35.95 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.96 | 3.305% | $6.157 | $6.16 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.52 | 9.157% | $84.6185 | $84.62 | $84.60 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.91 | 7.295% | $69.6452 | $69.65 | $69.65 | $69.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.67 | 10.602% | $206.4608 | $206.46 | $206.45 | $206.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.35 | 10.191% | $44.4621 | $44.46 | $44.45 | $44.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $634.54 | $700.1666 | $700.17 | $700.10 | $700.30 | |