| 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 | $240.75 | 5.211% | $253.2955 | $253.30 | $253.30 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.42 | 6.533% | $137.875 | $137.88 | $137.90 | $137.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.80 | 5.546% | $164.4407 | $164.44 | $164.45 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.79 | 9.758% | $117.2106 | $117.21 | $117.20 | $117.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.87 | 7.251% | $182.1873 | $182.19 | $182.20 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.95 | 10.378% | $112.5304 | $112.53 | $112.55 | $112.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.52 | 9.662% | $224.2807 | $224.28 | $224.30 | $224.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,109.10 | $1,191.8202 | $1,191.83 | $1,191.90 | $1,191.80 | |