| 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 | $228.84 | 10.289% | $252.3853 | $252.39 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.71 | 11.576% | $93.4003 | $93.40 | $93.40 | $93.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.40 | 3.149% | $17.9479 | $17.95 | $17.95 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.78 | 8.383% | $158.0007 | $158.00 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.69 | 7.208% | $221.5882 | $221.59 | $221.60 | $221.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.75 | 11.840% | $60.114 | $60.11 | $60.10 | $60.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.32 | 12.464% | $149.937 | $149.94 | $149.95 | $149.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $869.49 | $953.3734 | $953.38 | $953.40 | $953.30 | |