| 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 | $237.80 | 6.375% | $252.9598 | $252.96 | $252.95 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.89 | 5.153% | $58.77 | $58.77 | $58.75 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.83 | 5.617% | $263.863 | $263.86 | $263.85 | $263.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.50 | 5.347% | $93.2321 | $93.23 | $93.25 | $93.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.59 | 6.870% | $28.4167 | $28.42 | $28.40 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.47 | 10.413% | $234.5945 | $234.59 | $234.60 | $234.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.80 | 10.653% | $208.9129 | $208.91 | $208.90 | $208.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,059.88 | $1,140.7490 | $1,140.74 | $1,140.70 | $1,140.80 | |