| 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 | $232.87 | 8.858% | $253.4976 | $253.50 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.81 | 12.541% | $187.7296 | $187.73 | $187.75 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.78 | 10.358% | $139.9119 | $139.91 | $139.90 | $139.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.49 | 3.778% | $8.8108 | $8.81 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.94 | 13.759% | $221.7618 | $221.76 | $221.75 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.27 | 8.367% | $79.4005 | $79.40 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.37 | 11.519% | $252.4456 | $252.45 | $252.45 | $252.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,029.53 | $1,143.5578 | $1,143.56 | $1,143.55 | $1,143.50 | |