| 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 | $231.66 | 9.186% | $252.9403 | $252.94 | $252.95 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.72 | 13.856% | $77.1033 | $77.10 | $77.10 | $77.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.57 | 4.584% | $234.8643 | $234.86 | $234.85 | $234.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.85 | 3.820% | $220.9809 | $220.98 | $221.00 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.99 | 4.845% | $6.2802 | $6.28 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.79 | 7.653% | $52.5239 | $52.52 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.40 | 4.548% | $235.6512 | $235.65 | $235.65 | $235.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,016.98 | $1,080.3441 | $1,080.33 | $1,080.35 | $1,080.40 | |