| 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 | $225.26 | 12.681% | $253.8252 | $253.83 | $253.85 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.96 | 11.469% | $128.1448 | $128.14 | $128.15 | $128.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.98 | 8.104% | $17.275 | $17.28 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.33 | 9.805% | $110.1674 | $110.17 | $110.15 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.55 | 8.520% | $34.2381 | $34.24 | $34.25 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.31 | 12.132% | $258.2512 | $258.25 | $258.25 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.71 | 10.801% | $159.2321 | $159.23 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $862.10 | $961.1338 | $961.14 | $961.20 | $961.10 | |