| 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 | $244.69 | 3.419% | $253.056 | $253.06 | $253.05 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.80 | 6.619% | $167.1786 | $167.18 | $167.20 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.84 | 13.333% | $34.9519 | $34.95 | $34.95 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.53 | 7.479% | $61.8327 | $61.83 | $61.85 | $61.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.40 | 11.450% | $38.3388 | $38.34 | $38.35 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.50 | 13.501% | $191.2492 | $191.25 | $191.25 | $191.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.50 | 7.424% | $117.6293 | $117.63 | $117.65 | $117.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.26 | $864.2365 | $864.24 | $864.30 | $864.20 | |