| 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 | $233.51 | 8.153% | $252.5481 | $252.55 | $252.55 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.80 | 6.686% | $186.4871 | $186.49 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.94 | 7.173% | $164.9821 | $164.98 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.35 | 11.118% | $29.2796 | $29.28 | $29.30 | $29.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.70 | 12.275% | $178.1804 | $178.18 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.27 | 12.478% | $9.3019 | $9.30 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.85 | 6.730% | $223.9729 | $223.97 | $223.95 | $224.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $965.42 | $1,044.7521 | $1,044.75 | $1,044.80 | $1,044.80 | |