| 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 | $235.33 | 7.518% | $253.0221 | $253.02 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.61 | 4.160% | $145.4178 | $145.42 | $145.40 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.74 | 13.152% | $32.5199 | $32.52 | $32.50 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.75 | 5.557% | $17.6808 | $17.68 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.38 | 8.175% | $73.9701 | $73.97 | $73.95 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.31 | 10.475% | $27.9612 | $27.96 | $27.95 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.38 | 4.571% | $222.0879 | $222.09 | $222.10 | $222.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $726.50 | $772.6598 | $772.66 | $772.60 | $772.70 | |