| 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 | $236.86 | 7.118% | $253.7197 | $253.72 | $253.70 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.50 | 8.277% | $20.0312 | $20.03 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.70 | 7.497% | $14.7271 | $14.73 | $14.75 | $14.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.51 | 8.500% | $87.3534 | $87.35 | $87.35 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.53 | 5.468% | $191.4561 | $191.46 | $191.45 | $191.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.32 | 12.390% | $70.0414 | $70.04 | $70.05 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.70 | 4.766% | $164.1683 | $164.17 | $164.15 | $164.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $750.12 | $801.4972 | $801.50 | $801.50 | $801.50 | |