| 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 | $236.35 | 7.226% | $253.4287 | $253.43 | $253.45 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.81 | 9.399% | $160.6087 | $160.61 | $160.60 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.86 | 9.499% | $273.5942 | $273.59 | $273.60 | $273.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.78 | 10.342% | $9.688 | $9.69 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.80 | 5.144% | $14.5099 | $14.51 | $14.50 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.65 | 12.751% | $45.8333 | $45.83 | $45.85 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.59 | 9.374% | $50.9573 | $50.96 | $50.95 | $51.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $742.84 | $808.6201 | $808.62 | $808.65 | $808.60 | |