| 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 | $238.29 | 6.378% | $253.4881 | $253.49 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.36 | 7.736% | $169.5334 | $169.53 | $169.55 | $169.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.31 | 4.271% | $137.961 | $137.96 | $137.95 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.99 | 6.627% | $42.6401 | $42.64 | $42.65 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.55 | 7.636% | $19.9665 | $19.97 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.45 | 12.527% | $145.6662 | $145.67 | $145.65 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.84 | 7.219% | $63.0877 | $63.09 | $63.10 | $63.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $774.79 | $832.3430 | $832.35 | $832.35 | $832.40 | |