| 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 | $230.75 | 9.664% | $253.0497 | $253.05 | $253.05 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.97 | 6.288% | $143.4569 | $143.46 | $143.45 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.94 | 8.300% | $187.294 | $187.29 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.57 | 9.617% | $180.3967 | $180.40 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.43 | 6.832% | $91.2666 | $91.27 | $91.25 | $91.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.68 | 13.594% | $35.9866 | $35.99 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.98 | 6.538% | $61.7707 | $61.77 | $61.75 | $61.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.32 | $953.2212 | $953.23 | $953.20 | $953.30 | |