| 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 | $236.34 | 7.285% | $253.5574 | $253.56 | $253.55 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.75 | 12.666% | $48.1647 | $48.16 | $48.15 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.27 | 5.688% | $253.9366 | $253.94 | $253.95 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.46 | 8.374% | $69.8579 | $69.86 | $69.85 | $69.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.61 | 13.657% | $164.3594 | $164.36 | $164.35 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.53 | 6.433% | $135.734 | $135.73 | $135.75 | $135.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.45 | 7.187% | $10.1292 | $10.13 | $10.15 | $10.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $865.41 | $935.7392 | $935.74 | $935.75 | $935.80 | |