| 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 | $245.34 | 3.150% | $253.0682 | $253.07 | $253.05 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.87 | 10.606% | $47.4168 | $47.42 | $47.40 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.98 | 10.450% | $263.9534 | $263.95 | $263.95 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.78 | 13.282% | $118.6969 | $118.70 | $118.70 | $118.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.90 | 5.419% | $8.3281 | $8.33 | $8.35 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.30 | 9.415% | $175.3922 | $175.39 | $175.40 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.41 | 9.200% | $84.5317 | $84.53 | $84.55 | $84.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.58 | $951.3873 | $951.39 | $951.40 | $951.40 | |