| 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 | $227.57 | 11.377% | $253.4606 | $253.46 | $253.45 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.29 | 9.680% | $173.6125 | $173.61 | $173.60 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.34 | 8.288% | $72.9211 | $72.92 | $72.90 | $72.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.76 | 7.296% | $195.0212 | $195.02 | $195.00 | $195.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.58 | 3.215% | $21.2416 | $21.24 | $21.25 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.99 | 4.715% | $83.7615 | $83.76 | $83.75 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.87 | 7.464% | $214.7883 | $214.79 | $214.80 | $214.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $935.40 | $1,014.8068 | $1,014.80 | $1,014.75 | $1,014.80 | |