| 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 | $235.85 | 6.540% | $251.2746 | $251.27 | $251.25 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.82 | 9.725% | $174.2652 | $174.27 | $174.25 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.25 | 6.863% | $14.1593 | $14.16 | $14.15 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.68 | 12.602% | $24.4121 | $24.41 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.25 | 6.447% | $24.7489 | $24.75 | $24.75 | $24.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.70 | 12.456% | $207.7062 | $207.71 | $207.70 | $207.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.32 | 13.840% | $259.9195 | $259.92 | $259.90 | $259.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $865.87 | $956.4858 | $956.49 | $956.40 | $956.50 | |