| 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 | $240.49 | 5.209% | $253.0171 | $253.02 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.76 | 9.238% | $31.4168 | $31.42 | $31.40 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.70 | 10.459% | $43.8522 | $43.85 | $43.85 | $43.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.75 | 12.102% | $38.9554 | $38.96 | $38.95 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.83 | 13.302% | $228.6774 | $228.68 | $228.70 | $228.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.44 | 10.735% | $101.2561 | $101.26 | $101.25 | $101.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.99 | 7.690% | $24.7579 | $24.76 | $24.75 | $24.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $659.96 | $721.9329 | $721.95 | $721.90 | $722.10 | |