| 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 | $240.38 | 5.256% | $253.0144 | $253.01 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.62 | 12.620% | $89.668 | $89.67 | $89.65 | $89.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.70 | 9.407% | $151.7475 | $151.75 | $151.75 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.31 | 3.498% | $251.821 | $251.82 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.76 | 13.785% | $171.5423 | $171.54 | $171.55 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.60 | 10.449% | $138.7239 | $138.72 | $138.70 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.87 | 8.310% | $7.4409 | $7.44 | $7.45 | $7.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $985.24 | $1,063.9580 | $1,063.95 | $1,063.90 | $1,063.80 | |