| 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 | $239.55 | 5.669% | $253.1301 | $253.13 | $253.15 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.43 | 13.405% | $17.4984 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.91 | 12.210% | $242.2726 | $242.27 | $242.25 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.28 | 7.242% | $244.812 | $244.81 | $244.80 | $244.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.37 | 3.435% | $198.9779 | $198.98 | $199.00 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.49 | 3.439% | $101.8771 | $101.88 | $101.90 | $101.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.36 | 12.635% | $250.4552 | $250.46 | $250.45 | $250.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,212.39 | $1,309.0233 | $1,309.03 | $1,309.05 | $1,309.10 | |