| 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 | $224.36 | 12.847% | $253.1835 | $253.18 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.27 | 7.626% | $229.534 | $229.53 | $229.55 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.86 | 6.256% | $175.1736 | $175.17 | $175.15 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.30 | 5.772% | $55.3188 | $55.32 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.28 | 5.155% | $15.0161 | $15.02 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.39 | 4.384% | $54.6868 | $54.69 | $54.70 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.54 | 9.829% | $46.7213 | $46.72 | $46.70 | $46.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $764.00 | $829.6341 | $829.63 | $829.60 | $829.60 | |