| 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 | $235.52 | 7.526% | $253.2452 | $253.25 | $253.25 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.96 | 9.474% | $55.788 | $55.79 | $55.80 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.94 | 8.590% | $27.0823 | $27.08 | $27.10 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.99 | 13.659% | $14.7643 | $14.76 | $14.75 | $14.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.94 | 3.234% | $71.1695 | $71.17 | $71.15 | $71.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.87 | 4.363% | $140.7544 | $140.75 | $140.75 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.51 | 5.462% | $29.0126 | $29.01 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $555.73 | $591.8163 | $591.81 | $591.80 | $591.90 | |