| 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 | $235.67 | 7.420% | $253.1567 | $253.16 | $253.15 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.57 | 11.566% | $49.725 | $49.73 | $49.75 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.62 | 11.428% | $246.9467 | $246.95 | $246.95 | $246.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.76 | 4.688% | $21.7332 | $21.73 | $21.75 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.86 | 13.754% | $29.4168 | $29.42 | $29.40 | $29.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.71 | 8.225% | $81.9371 | $81.94 | $81.95 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.79 | 13.200% | $177.4863 | $177.49 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $780.98 | $860.4018 | $860.42 | $860.45 | $860.30 | |