| 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 | $239.95 | 5.475% | $253.0873 | $253.09 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.29 | 13.640% | $184.4264 | $184.43 | $184.45 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.53 | 3.277% | $155.4629 | $155.46 | $155.45 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.91 | 9.825% | $151.4597 | $151.46 | $151.45 | $151.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.32 | 7.177% | $104.3047 | $104.30 | $104.30 | $104.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.25 | 10.173% | $81.8035 | $81.80 | $81.80 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.45 | 12.652% | $84.9959 | $85.00 | $85.00 | $85.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $937.70 | $1,015.5404 | $1,015.54 | $1,015.55 | $1,015.60 | |