| 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 | $230.96 | 3.255% | $238.4777 | $238.48 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.91 | 12.740% | $203.9579 | $203.96 | $203.95 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.95 | 13.551% | $95.3261 | $95.33 | $95.35 | $95.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.27 | 3.468% | $12.6955 | $12.70 | $12.70 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.93 | 7.615% | $172.1087 | $172.11 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.48 | 7.649% | $62.9531 | $62.95 | $62.95 | $63.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.86 | 10.281% | $167.4727 | $167.47 | $167.45 | $167.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.36 | $952.9917 | $953.00 | $953.00 | $953.10 | |