| 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 | $225.59 | 12.575% | $253.9579 | $253.96 | $253.95 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.48 | 7.227% | $167.7888 | $167.79 | $167.80 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.98 | 6.239% | $177.3979 | $177.40 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.99 | 7.706% | $6.4516 | $6.45 | $6.45 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.58 | 8.690% | $183.2296 | $183.23 | $183.25 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.54 | 6.346% | $216.4566 | $216.46 | $216.45 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.86 | 9.738% | $31.6704 | $31.67 | $31.65 | $31.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $956.02 | $1,036.9528 | $1,036.96 | $1,036.95 | $1,037.10 | |