| 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 | $237.54 | 6.689% | $253.4291 | $253.43 | $253.45 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.45 | 8.511% | $53.6587 | $53.66 | $53.65 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.97 | 11.463% | $80.2199 | $80.22 | $80.20 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.59 | 12.531% | $181.8388 | $181.84 | $181.85 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.37 | 6.204% | $137.3961 | $137.40 | $137.40 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.50 | 8.142% | $97.8685 | $97.87 | $97.85 | $97.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.95 | 11.388% | $87.9408 | $87.94 | $87.95 | $87.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $819.37 | $892.3519 | $892.36 | $892.35 | $892.30 | |