| 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 | $239.41 | 5.824% | $253.3532 | $253.35 | $253.35 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.75 | 4.401% | $261.7855 | $261.79 | $261.80 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.43 | 3.188% | $56.1652 | $56.17 | $56.15 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.98 | 8.867% | $152.392 | $152.39 | $152.40 | $152.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.87 | 6.840% | $115.2483 | $115.25 | $115.25 | $115.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.47 | 6.371% | $156.8653 | $156.87 | $156.85 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.57 | 12.189% | $260.918 | $260.92 | $260.90 | $260.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,172.48 | $1,256.7275 | $1,256.74 | $1,256.70 | $1,256.80 | |