| 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 | $235.78 | 7.300% | $252.9919 | $252.99 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.54 | 4.814% | $60.31 | $60.31 | $60.30 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.38 | 11.797% | $140.1711 | $140.17 | $140.15 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.59 | 3.153% | $55.2797 | $55.28 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.98 | 5.717% | $248.4138 | $248.41 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.76 | 9.355% | $27.0763 | $27.08 | $27.10 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.79 | 6.775% | $183.4288 | $183.43 | $183.45 | $183.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $903.82 | $967.6716 | $967.67 | $967.70 | $967.70 | |