| 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 | $236.50 | 6.595% | $252.0972 | $252.10 | $252.10 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.93 | 13.557% | $195.2386 | $195.24 | $195.25 | $195.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.88 | 3.664% | $7.1321 | $7.13 | $7.15 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.41 | 12.222% | $38.6156 | $38.62 | $38.60 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.67 | 13.166% | $150.1373 | $150.14 | $150.15 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.76 | 9.694% | $248.7421 | $248.74 | $248.75 | $248.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.57 | 11.253% | $90.7491 | $90.75 | $90.75 | $90.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $890.72 | $982.7120 | $982.72 | $982.75 | $982.50 | |