| 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 | 12.502% | $253.7933 | $253.79 | $253.80 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.52 | 6.384% | $96.2988 | $96.30 | $96.30 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.31 | 3.307% | $83.9989 | $84.00 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.83 | 12.468% | $129.147 | $129.15 | $129.15 | $129.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.91 | 12.128% | $13.3544 | $13.35 | $13.35 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.63 | 5.780% | $24.9958 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.52 | 11.520% | $245.9239 | $245.92 | $245.90 | $245.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $768.31 | $847.5121 | $847.51 | $847.50 | $847.50 | |