| 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 | $237.46 | 6.525% | $252.9543 | $252.95 | $252.95 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.82 | 9.411% | $80.7672 | $80.77 | $80.75 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.96 | 11.658% | $61.3672 | $61.37 | $61.35 | $61.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.38 | 10.302% | $215.508 | $215.51 | $215.50 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.35 | 4.354% | $20.1925 | $20.19 | $20.20 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.40 | 13.428% | $139.9702 | $139.97 | $139.95 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.80 | 3.717% | $189.5947 | $189.59 | $189.60 | $189.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.17 | $960.3541 | $960.35 | $960.30 | $960.50 | |