| 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 | $238.47 | 6.480% | $253.9229 | $253.92 | $253.90 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.84 | 13.693% | $148.7559 | $148.76 | $148.75 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.84 | 8.303% | $42.0649 | $42.06 | $42.05 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.85 | 5.835% | $51.7004 | $51.70 | $51.70 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.60 | 13.292% | $177.4153 | $177.42 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.33 | 13.541% | $133.2177 | $133.22 | $133.20 | $133.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.35 | 11.195% | $80.4496 | $80.45 | $80.45 | $80.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.28 | $887.5267 | $887.53 | $887.45 | $887.50 | |