| 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 | $235.83 | 7.261% | $252.9536 | $252.95 | $252.95 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.55 | 12.620% | $51.2984 | $51.30 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.36 | 9.422% | $76.9893 | $76.99 | $77.00 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.93 | 12.735% | $118.2928 | $118.29 | $118.30 | $118.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.99 | 6.841% | $159.1824 | $159.18 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.77 | 6.450% | $17.8517 | $17.85 | $17.85 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.97 | 6.117% | $201.5905 | $201.59 | $201.60 | $201.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $812.40 | $878.1587 | $878.15 | $878.20 | $878.30 | |