| 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 | $236.99 | 6.855% | $253.2357 | $253.24 | $253.25 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.77 | 11.779% | $18.7453 | $18.75 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.73 | 6.166% | $92.0778 | $92.08 | $92.10 | $92.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.44 | 7.127% | $43.3222 | $43.32 | $43.30 | $43.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.40 | 13.666% | $184.5936 | $184.59 | $184.60 | $184.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.53 | 9.198% | $258.286 | $258.29 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.36 | 8.816% | $202.7895 | $202.79 | $202.80 | $202.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $966.22 | $1,053.0501 | $1,053.06 | $1,053.10 | $1,053.00 | |