| 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 | $239.56 | 5.645% | $253.0832 | $253.08 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.72 | 3.313% | $81.328 | $81.33 | $81.35 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.25 | 13.284% | $8.2131 | $8.21 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.96 | 11.207% | $145.6367 | $145.64 | $145.65 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.83 | 9.659% | $32.7113 | $32.71 | $32.70 | $32.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.76 | 6.824% | $29.6543 | $29.65 | $29.65 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.40 | 7.823% | $86.6897 | $86.69 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $594.48 | $637.3163 | $637.31 | $637.35 | $637.30 | |