| 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 | $238.29 | 6.351% | $253.4238 | $253.42 | $253.40 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.96 | 12.843% | $95.8714 | $95.87 | $95.85 | $95.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.25 | 11.832% | $263.0848 | $263.08 | $263.10 | $263.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.47 | 3.305% | $24.2457 | $24.25 | $24.25 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.89 | 4.823% | $184.3732 | $184.37 | $184.35 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.32 | 6.543% | $215.5578 | $215.56 | $215.55 | $215.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.70 | 7.491% | $52.3481 | $52.35 | $52.35 | $52.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,008.88 | $1,088.9048 | $1,088.90 | $1,088.85 | $1,088.90 | |