| 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 | $240.42 | 5.573% | $253.8186 | $253.82 | $253.80 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.37 | 4.135% | $218.0274 | $218.03 | $218.05 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.32 | 9.409% | $247.6144 | $247.61 | $247.60 | $247.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.74 | 8.652% | $208.3293 | $208.33 | $208.35 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.53 | 4.485% | $40.2581 | $40.26 | $40.25 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.67 | 6.785% | $110.704 | $110.70 | $110.70 | $110.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.98 | 6.324% | $175.4133 | $175.41 | $175.40 | $175.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,175.03 | $1,254.1651 | $1,254.16 | $1,254.15 | $1,254.10 | |