| 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 | $229.82 | 10.450% | $253.8362 | $253.84 | $253.85 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.51 | 11.116% | $59.4582 | $59.46 | $59.45 | $59.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.25 | 13.134% | $276.3298 | $276.33 | $276.35 | $276.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.30 | 12.387% | $70.0171 | $70.02 | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.45 | 7.640% | $158.7152 | $158.72 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.79 | 9.107% | $193.9813 | $193.98 | $194.00 | $194.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.26 | 11.643% | $276.0485 | $276.05 | $276.05 | $276.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,162.38 | $1,288.3863 | $1,288.40 | $1,288.40 | $1,288.30 | |