| 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 | $235.73 | 7.511% | $253.4357 | $253.44 | $253.45 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.55 | 3.422% | $115.3672 | $115.37 | $115.35 | $115.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.57 | 7.431% | $189.6909 | $189.69 | $189.70 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.49 | 8.136% | $32.9707 | $32.97 | $32.95 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.75 | 9.538% | $262.6174 | $262.62 | $262.60 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.91 | 5.217% | $87.2354 | $87.24 | $87.25 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.64 | 13.487% | $107.4041 | $107.40 | $107.40 | $107.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $971.64 | $1,048.7214 | $1,048.73 | $1,048.70 | $1,048.70 | |