| 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 | $233.66 | 8.640% | $253.8482 | $253.85 | $253.85 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.87 | 7.790% | $202.5051 | $202.51 | $202.50 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.55 | 5.204% | $141.552 | $141.55 | $141.55 | $141.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.71 | 4.869% | $81.4937 | $81.49 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.71 | 3.819% | $69.2577 | $69.26 | $69.25 | $69.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.61 | 9.176% | $66.1716 | $66.17 | $66.15 | $66.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.25 | 6.285% | $257.4754 | $257.48 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.36 | $1,072.3037 | $1,072.31 | $1,072.30 | $1,072.40 | |