| 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 | $239.93 | 5.465% | $253.0422 | $253.04 | $253.05 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.60 | 5.263% | $177.4734 | $177.47 | $177.45 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.52 | 11.584% | $92.0791 | $92.08 | $92.10 | $92.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.93 | 12.286% | $70.6616 | $70.66 | $70.65 | $70.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.34 | 9.242% | $88.8574 | $88.86 | $88.85 | $88.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.82 | 12.703% | $210.5517 | $210.55 | $210.55 | $210.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.92 | 12.454% | $275.4223 | $275.42 | $275.40 | $275.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,067.06 | $1,168.0877 | $1,168.08 | $1,168.05 | $1,168.20 | |