| 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 | $233.35 | 8.846% | $253.9921 | $253.99 | $254.00 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.34 | 4.656% | $138.5018 | $138.50 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.33 | 8.450% | $266.0604 | $266.06 | $266.05 | $266.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.66 | 10.527% | $181.9938 | $181.99 | $182.00 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.54 | 6.313% | $19.7104 | $19.71 | $19.70 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.56 | 10.681% | $58.1739 | $58.17 | $58.15 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.26 | 8.773% | $55.757 | $55.76 | $55.75 | $55.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.04 | $974.1894 | $974.18 | $974.15 | $974.30 | |