| 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 | $231.27 | 9.493% | $253.2245 | $253.22 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.59 | 8.808% | $8.2585 | $8.26 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.56 | 5.553% | $93.4777 | $93.48 | $93.50 | $93.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.80 | 10.508% | $15.2501 | $15.25 | $15.25 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.40 | 5.236% | $53.0389 | $53.04 | $53.05 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.64 | 10.513% | $82.4869 | $82.49 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.71 | 11.195% | $70.8423 | $70.84 | $70.85 | $70.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $529.97 | $576.5789 | $576.58 | $576.60 | $576.60 | |