| 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 | $239.96 | 5.596% | $253.3882 | $253.39 | $253.40 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.55 | 13.290% | $133.1724 | $133.17 | $133.15 | $133.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.49 | 12.473% | $95.0284 | $95.03 | $95.05 | $95.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.36 | 11.138% | $110.4267 | $110.43 | $110.45 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.56 | 7.564% | $129.6792 | $129.68 | $129.70 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.71 | 4.275% | $66.4336 | $66.43 | $66.45 | $66.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.68 | 8.232% | $98.1448 | $98.14 | $98.15 | $98.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.31 | $886.2733 | $886.27 | $886.35 | $886.20 | |