| 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 | $239.40 | 5.783% | $253.2445 | $253.24 | $253.25 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.35 | 9.825% | $271.6521 | $271.65 | $271.65 | $271.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.32 | 4.336% | $161.0113 | $161.01 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.46 | 12.497% | $62.3908 | $62.39 | $62.40 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.32 | 13.663% | $187.9077 | $187.91 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.43 | 11.673% | $58.5502 | $58.55 | $58.55 | $58.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $67.43 | 3.771% | $69.9728 | $69.97 | $69.95 | $70.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $981.71 | $1,064.7294 | $1,064.72 | $1,064.70 | $1,064.80 | |