| 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 | $235.78 | 7.715% | $253.9704 | $253.97 | $253.95 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.55 | 9.444% | $136.3125 | $136.31 | $136.30 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.45 | 13.435% | $32.2723 | $32.27 | $32.25 | $32.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.26 | 8.385% | $84.8221 | $84.82 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.83 | 11.335% | $113.3724 | $113.37 | $113.35 | $113.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.33 | 13.552% | $230.8853 | $230.89 | $230.90 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.55 | 13.634% | $188.1211 | $188.12 | $188.10 | $188.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $937.75 | $1,039.7561 | $1,039.75 | $1,039.65 | $1,039.80 | |