| 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 | $235.99 | 7.389% | $253.4273 | $253.43 | $253.45 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.92 | 6.310% | $115.7929 | $115.79 | $115.80 | $115.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.51 | 9.333% | $195.1703 | $195.17 | $195.15 | $195.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.57 | 10.508% | $131.0293 | $131.03 | $131.05 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.42 | 6.175% | $144.8439 | $144.84 | $144.85 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.61 | 5.210% | $135.3106 | $135.31 | $135.30 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.72 | 4.442% | $72.817 | $72.82 | $72.80 | $72.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $976.74 | $1,048.3913 | $1,048.39 | $1,048.40 | $1,048.30 | |