| 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 | $233.89 | 8.165% | $252.9871 | $252.99 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.37 | 7.615% | $30.5304 | $30.53 | $30.55 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.57 | 11.696% | $141.3736 | $141.37 | $141.35 | $141.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.78 | 5.698% | $52.6165 | $52.62 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.32 | 9.556% | $28.8351 | $28.84 | $28.85 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.85 | 11.822% | $98.2356 | $98.24 | $98.25 | $98.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.82 | 7.787% | $26.7527 | $26.75 | $26.75 | $26.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $577.60 | $631.3310 | $631.34 | $631.35 | $631.30 | |