| 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 | $234.96 | 7.319% | $252.1567 | $252.16 | $252.15 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.33 | 11.657% | $154.4551 | $154.46 | $154.45 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.85 | 7.786% | $133.493 | $133.49 | $133.50 | $133.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.98 | 5.801% | $79.3296 | $79.33 | $79.35 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.74 | 10.468% | $158.7867 | $158.79 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.93 | 3.530% | $10.2805 | $10.28 | $10.30 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.99 | 12.372% | $252.8258 | $252.83 | $252.85 | $252.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $950.78 | $1,041.3274 | $1,041.34 | $1,041.40 | $1,041.40 | |