| 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 | $233.73 | 8.437% | $253.4498 | $253.45 | $253.45 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.42 | 3.350% | $72.7791 | $72.78 | $72.80 | $72.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.32 | 8.192% | $76.0806 | $76.08 | $76.10 | $76.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.75 | 4.716% | $194.51 | $194.51 | $194.50 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.81 | 10.312% | $51.637 | $51.64 | $51.65 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.67 | 9.185% | $56.4159 | $56.42 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.30 | 7.260% | $155.8488 | $155.85 | $155.85 | $155.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.00 | $860.7212 | $860.73 | $860.75 | $860.60 | |