| 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 | $231.94 | 9.168% | $253.2043 | $253.20 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.84 | 9.451% | $18.4315 | $18.43 | $18.45 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.30 | 9.346% | $33.1318 | $33.13 | $33.15 | $33.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.40 | 12.197% | $49.8155 | $49.82 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.77 | 3.664% | $78.5462 | $78.55 | $78.55 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.32 | 5.640% | $150.3468 | $150.35 | $150.35 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.89 | 7.193% | $69.5575 | $69.56 | $69.55 | $69.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $606.46 | $653.0336 | $653.04 | $653.05 | $652.90 | |