| 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 | $232.33 | 8.521% | $252.1268 | $252.13 | $252.15 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.46 | 12.647% | $198.7769 | $198.78 | $198.80 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.81 | 8.480% | $193.9731 | $193.97 | $193.95 | $194.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.28 | 7.329% | $6.7403 | $6.74 | $6.75 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.42 | 12.766% | $143.6864 | $143.69 | $143.70 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.38 | 13.234% | $18.5477 | $18.55 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.32 | 3.713% | $79.1538 | $79.15 | $79.15 | $79.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $814.00 | $893.0050 | $893.01 | $893.05 | $893.00 | |