| 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 | $236.42 | 7.258% | $253.5794 | $253.58 | $253.60 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.27 | 4.854% | $226.7677 | $226.77 | $226.75 | $226.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.41 | 5.679% | $129.3617 | $129.36 | $129.35 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.66 | 3.685% | $40.0846 | $40.08 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.95 | 11.205% | $148.9591 | $148.96 | $148.95 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.70 | 4.173% | $154.9053 | $154.91 | $154.90 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.43 | 3.283% | $35.5603 | $35.56 | $35.55 | $35.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $930.84 | $989.2181 | $989.22 | $989.20 | $989.40 | |