| 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 | $231.60 | 9.461% | $253.5117 | $253.51 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.28 | 4.721% | $42.1816 | $42.18 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.52 | 12.739% | $52.4462 | $52.45 | $52.45 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.76 | 10.424% | $257.0229 | $257.02 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.73 | 7.157% | $42.5735 | $42.57 | $42.55 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.82 | 6.606% | $170.3777 | $170.38 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.92 | 12.303% | $226.7622 | $226.76 | $226.75 | $226.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $952.63 | $1,044.8758 | $1,044.87 | $1,044.85 | $1,044.90 | |