| 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 | $231.91 | 9.265% | $253.3965 | $253.40 | $253.40 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.36 | 4.727% | $70.5441 | $70.54 | $70.55 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.73 | 9.823% | $104.0353 | $104.04 | $104.05 | $104.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.63 | 6.262% | $49.55 | $49.55 | $49.55 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.57 | 11.850% | $86.762 | $86.76 | $86.75 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.32 | 8.602% | $161.0785 | $161.08 | $161.10 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.80 | 10.295% | $79.1918 | $79.19 | $79.20 | $79.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $738.32 | $804.5582 | $804.56 | $804.60 | $804.60 | |