| 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 | $238.79 | 6.149% | $253.4732 | $253.47 | $253.45 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.44 | 13.135% | $17.468 | $17.47 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.71 | 3.603% | $240.0585 | $240.06 | $240.05 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.64 | 12.422% | $244.6752 | $244.68 | $244.70 | $244.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.36 | 11.493% | $113.0093 | $113.01 | $113.00 | $113.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.69 | 6.288% | $145.2851 | $145.29 | $145.30 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.38 | 4.716% | $111.3969 | $111.40 | $111.40 | $111.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.01 | $1,125.3662 | $1,125.38 | $1,125.35 | $1,125.50 | |