| 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 | $236.30 | 7.384% | $253.7484 | $253.75 | $253.75 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.62 | 9.167% | $102.2021 | $102.20 | $102.20 | $102.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.87 | 10.626% | $25.3002 | $25.30 | $25.30 | $25.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.41 | 6.437% | $72.8136 | $72.81 | $72.80 | $72.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.46 | 13.255% | $280.2608 | $280.26 | $280.25 | $280.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.99 | 7.374% | $51.5288 | $51.53 | $51.55 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.96 | 3.268% | $177.5797 | $177.58 | $177.60 | $177.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.61 | $963.4336 | $963.43 | $963.45 | $963.40 | |