| 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 | $229.48 | 10.568% | $253.7314 | $253.73 | $253.75 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.36 | 3.735% | $57.4277 | $57.43 | $57.45 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.56 | 9.377% | $102.3331 | $102.33 | $102.35 | $102.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.71 | 5.675% | $52.531 | $52.53 | $52.55 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.61 | 10.597% | $206.3851 | $206.39 | $206.40 | $206.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.33 | 3.611% | $18.9919 | $18.99 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.76 | 13.804% | $118.083 | $118.08 | $118.10 | $118.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $736.81 | $809.4832 | $809.48 | $809.60 | $809.40 | |