| 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 | $231.97 | 13.504% | $263.2952 | $263.30 | $263.30 | $263.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.90 | 6.102% | $162.23 | $162.23 | $162.25 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.51 | 8.356% | $131.6634 | $131.66 | $131.65 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.30 | 11.629% | $119.7779 | $119.78 | $119.80 | $119.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.67 | 9.260% | $8.3802 | $8.38 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.27 | 10.855% | $19.1447 | $19.14 | $19.15 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.47 | 5.180% | $147.7463 | $147.75 | $147.75 | $147.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $779.09 | $852.2377 | $852.24 | $852.30 | $852.20 | |