| 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 | $239.61 | 5.623% | $253.0833 | $253.08 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.63 | 5.648% | $204.5662 | $204.57 | $204.55 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.69 | 3.759% | $144.9409 | $144.94 | $144.95 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.90 | 5.155% | $43.0084 | $43.01 | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.62 | 13.804% | $132.7182 | $132.72 | $132.70 | $132.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.36 | 4.454% | $65.1375 | $65.14 | $65.15 | $65.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.51 | 7.141% | $230.8996 | $230.90 | $230.90 | $230.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,008.32 | $1,074.3541 | $1,074.36 | $1,074.35 | $1,074.30 | |