| 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 | $239.79 | 5.729% | $253.5276 | $253.53 | $253.55 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.97 | 8.380% | $122.4369 | $122.44 | $122.45 | $122.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.99 | 10.364% | $119.1821 | $119.18 | $119.20 | $119.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.77 | 4.539% | $240.1993 | $240.20 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.45 | 10.302% | $158.2282 | $158.23 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.96 | 8.643% | $178.1311 | $178.13 | $178.15 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.76 | 3.186% | $179.296 | $179.30 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,171.69 | $1,251.0012 | $1,251.01 | $1,251.10 | $1,250.90 | |