| 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 | $225.47 | 12.417% | $253.4666 | $253.47 | $253.45 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.47 | 3.347% | $73.8621 | $73.86 | $73.85 | $73.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.58 | 12.470% | $114.247 | $114.25 | $114.25 | $114.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.25 | 4.339% | $64.951 | $64.95 | $64.95 | $65.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.29 | 11.847% | $179.2796 | $179.28 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.49 | 9.503% | $31.1974 | $31.20 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.84 | 12.278% | $55.9594 | $55.96 | $55.95 | $56.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $699.39 | $772.9631 | $772.97 | $772.95 | $773.10 | |