| 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 | $242.52 | 4.548% | $253.5498 | $253.55 | $253.55 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.59 | 5.767% | $151.8708 | $151.87 | $151.85 | $151.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.97 | 12.489% | $266.5652 | $266.57 | $266.55 | $266.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.50 | 12.624% | $101.9247 | $101.92 | $101.90 | $101.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.56 | 8.539% | $212.2589 | $212.26 | $212.25 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.90 | 6.391% | $147.7771 | $147.78 | $147.80 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.55 | 13.104% | $209.8645 | $209.86 | $209.85 | $209.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,233.59 | $1,343.8110 | $1,343.81 | $1,343.75 | $1,343.90 | |