| 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 | $239.96 | 5.327% | $252.7427 | $252.74 | $252.75 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.66 | 5.498% | $143.1186 | $143.12 | $143.10 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.87 | 11.306% | $67.752 | $67.75 | $67.75 | $67.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.40 | 12.108% | $254.9336 | $254.93 | $254.95 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.63 | 13.140% | $120.6412 | $120.64 | $120.65 | $120.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.29 | 3.511% | $176.2689 | $176.27 | $176.25 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.31 | 8.404% | $263.7578 | $263.76 | $263.75 | $263.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,184.12 | $1,279.2148 | $1,279.21 | $1,279.20 | $1,279.20 | |