| 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 | $225.82 | 12.299% | $253.5936 | $253.59 | $253.60 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.68 | 6.852% | $183.4435 | $183.44 | $183.45 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.53 | 7.131% | $39.135 | $39.14 | $39.15 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.34 | 6.105% | $214.6929 | $214.69 | $214.70 | $214.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.96 | 10.650% | $30.9377 | $30.94 | $30.95 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.30 | 11.390% | $185.2416 | $185.24 | $185.25 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.49 | 3.848% | $61.7792 | $61.78 | $61.80 | $61.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $890.12 | $968.8235 | $968.82 | $968.90 | $968.70 | |