| 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 | $243.88 | 3.654% | $252.7914 | $252.79 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.83 | 8.751% | $46.5781 | $46.58 | $46.60 | $46.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.41 | 5.587% | $49.0029 | $49.00 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.83 | 12.459% | $23.4252 | $23.43 | $23.45 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.36 | 6.788% | $82.6112 | $82.61 | $82.60 | $82.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.88 | 11.520% | $248.5558 | $248.56 | $248.55 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.58 | 11.210% | $200.823 | $200.82 | $200.80 | $200.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $834.77 | $903.7876 | $903.79 | $903.80 | $903.80 | |