| 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 | $235.85 | 7.253% | $252.9562 | $252.96 | $252.95 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.61 | 10.540% | $68.1037 | $68.10 | $68.10 | $68.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.61 | 4.439% | $203.2487 | $203.25 | $203.25 | $203.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.92 | 5.478% | $60.0381 | $60.04 | $60.05 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.35 | 9.387% | $180.8714 | $180.87 | $180.85 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.94 | 13.240% | $69.0085 | $69.01 | $69.00 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.84 | 5.540% | $16.7175 | $16.72 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.12 | $850.9441 | $850.95 | $850.90 | $850.90 | |