| 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 | $235.46 | 7.590% | $253.3314 | $253.33 | $253.35 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.37 | 3.585% | $193.0514 | $193.05 | $193.05 | $193.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.42 | 5.320% | $38.3575 | $38.36 | $38.35 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.64 | 12.144% | $155.4764 | $155.48 | $155.50 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.60 | 13.825% | $101.9872 | $101.99 | $102.00 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.79 | 7.859% | $36.4456 | $36.45 | $36.45 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.59 | 11.495% | $30.7615 | $30.76 | $30.75 | $30.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $747.87 | $809.4110 | $809.42 | $809.45 | $809.50 | |