| 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 | $234.85 | 3.663% | $243.4526 | $243.45 | $243.45 | $243.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.36 | 7.766% | $85.5231 | $85.52 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.25 | 7.355% | $9.9303 | $9.93 | $9.95 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.52 | 13.582% | $251.6068 | $251.61 | $251.60 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.31 | 8.253% | $253.6476 | $253.65 | $253.65 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.65 | 12.687% | $163.0017 | $163.00 | $163.00 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.43 | 3.324% | $26.2753 | $26.28 | $26.30 | $26.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $949.37 | $1,033.4374 | $1,033.44 | $1,033.45 | $1,033.40 | |