| 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 | $231.87 | 8.872% | $252.4415 | $252.44 | $252.45 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.93 | 7.351% | $48.2328 | $48.23 | $48.25 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.68 | 6.170% | $66.5474 | $66.55 | $66.55 | $66.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.33 | 6.438% | $198.3259 | $198.33 | $198.35 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.59 | 3.753% | $20.3252 | $20.33 | $20.35 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.54 | 10.645% | $216.3552 | $216.36 | $216.35 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.65 | 13.556% | $40.4827 | $40.48 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.59 | $842.7107 | $842.72 | $842.80 | $842.60 | |