| 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 | 7.627% | $253.4831 | $253.48 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.82 | 4.265% | $120.7597 | $120.76 | $120.75 | $120.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.57 | 13.395% | $234.2401 | $234.24 | $234.25 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.75 | 7.790% | $56.8592 | $56.86 | $56.85 | $56.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.40 | 12.347% | $266.7118 | $266.71 | $266.70 | $266.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.42 | 6.774% | $58.1064 | $58.11 | $58.10 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.30 | 11.249% | $43.7209 | $43.72 | $43.70 | $43.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $941.78 | $1,033.8812 | $1,033.88 | $1,033.85 | $1,033.90 | |