| 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 | $233.80 | 12.653% | $263.3827 | $263.38 | $263.40 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.70 | 6.297% | $233.5345 | $233.53 | $233.55 | $233.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.68 | 8.275% | $48.3773 | $48.38 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.49 | 7.430% | $8.0465 | $8.05 | $8.05 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.64 | 10.299% | $16.1478 | $16.15 | $16.15 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.65 | 11.640% | $34.2177 | $34.22 | $34.20 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.78 | 12.520% | $251.7973 | $251.80 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $774.74 | $855.5038 | $855.51 | $855.55 | $855.40 | |