| 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 | $241.63 | 4.800% | $253.2282 | $253.23 | $253.25 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.58 | 6.155% | $34.5853 | $34.59 | $34.60 | $34.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.86 | 12.614% | $146.2405 | $146.24 | $146.25 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.41 | 10.873% | $89.153 | $89.15 | $89.15 | $89.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.50 | 5.396% | $161.7829 | $161.78 | $161.80 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.95 | 12.472% | $11.191 | $11.19 | $11.20 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.70 | 12.488% | $9.7865 | $9.79 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $656.63 | $705.9674 | $705.97 | $706.05 | $706.00 | |