| 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 | $233.77 | 8.348% | $253.2851 | $253.29 | $253.30 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.51 | 3.609% | $231.5765 | $231.58 | $231.60 | $231.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.34 | 12.867% | $199.0297 | $199.03 | $199.05 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.70 | 13.419% | $43.8932 | $43.89 | $43.90 | $43.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.81 | 7.666% | $215.1274 | $215.13 | $215.15 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.74 | 8.601% | $54.0181 | $54.02 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.74 | 13.700% | $79.2944 | $79.29 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $991.61 | $1,076.2244 | $1,076.23 | $1,076.30 | $1,076.20 | |