| 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 | $240.26 | 5.634% | $253.7962 | $253.80 | $253.80 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.70 | 7.643% | $19.0528 | $19.05 | $19.05 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.31 | 8.578% | $231.6077 | $231.61 | $231.60 | $231.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.99 | 13.332% | $72.5211 | $72.52 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.37 | 4.632% | $171.9836 | $171.98 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.76 | 8.130% | $42.9925 | $42.99 | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.46 | 9.804% | $138.8581 | $138.86 | $138.85 | $138.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $865.85 | $930.8120 | $930.81 | $930.80 | $930.90 | |