| 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 | $240.85 | 4.651% | $252.0519 | $252.05 | $252.05 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.42 | 5.851% | $218.4976 | $218.50 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.64 | 9.595% | $39.0597 | $39.06 | $39.05 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.78 | 11.358% | $184.6093 | $184.61 | $184.60 | $184.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.44 | 8.297% | $218.1535 | $218.15 | $218.15 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.84 | 6.139% | $13.6282 | $13.63 | $13.65 | $13.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.61 | 7.600% | $28.6324 | $28.63 | $28.65 | $28.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.58 | $954.6326 | $954.63 | $954.65 | $954.70 | |