| 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 | $233.55 | 7.638% | $251.3885 | $251.39 | $251.40 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.64 | 6.402% | $23.0254 | $23.03 | $23.05 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.42 | 5.603% | $184.1928 | $184.19 | $184.20 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.53 | 11.825% | $11.7752 | $11.78 | $11.80 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.38 | 5.849% | $127.421 | $127.42 | $127.40 | $127.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.54 | 5.355% | $227.0822 | $227.08 | $227.10 | $227.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.89 | 5.760% | $162.7541 | $162.75 | $162.75 | $162.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $929.95 | $987.6392 | $987.64 | $987.70 | $987.70 | |