| 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 | $232.64 | 8.826% | $253.1728 | $253.17 | $253.15 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.39 | 13.445% | $45.8204 | $45.82 | $45.80 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.40 | 8.449% | $31.884 | $31.88 | $31.90 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.81 | 9.470% | $119.1143 | $119.11 | $119.10 | $119.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.58 | 3.363% | $18.1712 | $18.17 | $18.15 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.98 | 4.807% | $148.805 | $148.81 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.96 | 6.145% | $91.2422 | $91.24 | $91.25 | $91.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $656.76 | $708.2099 | $708.20 | $708.15 | $708.20 | |