| 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 | $225.36 | 12.451% | $253.4196 | $253.42 | $253.40 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.70 | 5.428% | $103.0032 | $103.00 | $103.00 | $103.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.81 | 4.356% | $186.599 | $186.60 | $186.60 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.85 | 11.835% | $88.1819 | $88.18 | $88.20 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.73 | 4.491% | $237.9574 | $237.96 | $237.95 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.62 | 9.767% | $16.0479 | $16.05 | $16.05 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.61 | 13.816% | $31.4246 | $31.42 | $31.40 | $31.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $850.68 | $916.6336 | $916.63 | $916.60 | $916.60 | |