| 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 | $234.88 | 7.700% | $252.9658 | $252.97 | $252.95 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.42 | 13.301% | $163.6293 | $163.63 | $163.65 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.52 | 6.863% | $20.8597 | $20.86 | $20.85 | $20.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.78 | 8.428% | $96.2624 | $96.26 | $96.25 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.78 | 8.630% | $38.8678 | $38.87 | $38.85 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.98 | 6.247% | $157.2243 | $157.22 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.96 | 13.600% | $102.1946 | $102.19 | $102.20 | $102.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $761.32 | $832.0039 | $832.00 | $831.95 | $832.10 | |