| 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 | $231.64 | 7.235% | $248.3992 | $248.40 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.72 | 6.636% | $253.4951 | $253.50 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.93 | 12.440% | $73.0073 | $73.01 | $73.00 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.91 | 4.572% | $49.0547 | $49.05 | $49.05 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.65 | 11.844% | $100.2681 | $100.27 | $100.25 | $100.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.61 | 9.385% | $69.5798 | $69.58 | $69.60 | $69.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.74 | 10.609% | $163.4137 | $163.41 | $163.40 | $163.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $882.20 | $957.2179 | $957.22 | $957.20 | $957.30 | |