| 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 | $241.74 | 6.496% | $257.4434 | $257.44 | $257.45 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.88 | 8.367% | $52.9698 | $52.97 | $52.95 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.55 | 9.568% | $270.1399 | $270.14 | $270.15 | $270.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.66 | 5.364% | $92.3621 | $92.36 | $92.35 | $92.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.27 | 10.724% | $182.9936 | $182.99 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.94 | 7.835% | $253.3475 | $253.35 | $253.35 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.26 | 5.745% | $251.948 | $251.95 | $251.95 | $251.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,263.30 | $1,361.2043 | $1,361.20 | $1,361.20 | $1,361.10 | |