| 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 | $238.55 | 6.276% | $253.5214 | $253.52 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.79 | 12.599% | $29.0393 | $29.04 | $29.05 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.30 | 12.293% | $17.1808 | $17.18 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.72 | 4.467% | $219.0882 | $219.09 | $219.10 | $219.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.75 | 7.807% | $63.3366 | $63.34 | $63.35 | $63.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.27 | 5.364% | $12.9282 | $12.93 | $12.95 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.36 | 8.254% | $40.4437 | $40.44 | $40.45 | $40.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $597.74 | $635.5382 | $635.54 | $635.60 | $635.40 | |