| 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 | $237.96 | 6.384% | $253.1514 | $253.15 | $253.15 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.62 | 3.541% | $55.5187 | $55.52 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.36 | 9.186% | $261.3476 | $261.35 | $261.35 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.27 | 7.403% | $186.0972 | $186.10 | $186.10 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.37 | 12.506% | $157.9247 | $157.92 | $157.90 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.29 | 5.116% | $95.9604 | $95.96 | $95.95 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.34 | 11.868% | $20.5166 | $20.52 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $954.21 | $1,030.5166 | $1,030.52 | $1,030.45 | $1,030.50 | |