| 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 | $233.88 | 8.208% | $253.0769 | $253.08 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.40 | 6.464% | $53.6579 | $53.66 | $53.65 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.67 | 6.509% | $24.1456 | $24.15 | $24.15 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.72 | 8.654% | $84.4459 | $84.45 | $84.45 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.63 | 10.507% | $249.3369 | $249.34 | $249.35 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.30 | 13.849% | $81.1743 | $81.17 | $81.15 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.98 | 4.288% | $82.3667 | $82.37 | $82.35 | $82.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $760.58 | $828.2042 | $828.22 | $828.20 | $828.20 | |