| 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 | $235.40 | 7.498% | $253.0503 | $253.05 | $253.05 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.85 | 3.156% | $178.3051 | $178.31 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.53 | 11.170% | $19.4881 | $19.49 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.56 | 12.202% | $179.0295 | $179.03 | $179.05 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.25 | 12.243% | $39.5657 | $39.57 | $39.55 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.67 | 9.708% | $226.7335 | $226.73 | $226.75 | $226.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.53 | 10.208% | $86.5463 | $86.55 | $86.55 | $86.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $905.79 | $982.7185 | $982.73 | $982.75 | $982.70 | |