| 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 | $240.68 | 5.183% | $253.1544 | $253.15 | $253.15 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.63 | 5.847% | $56.7657 | $56.77 | $56.75 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.41 | 3.462% | $205.279 | $205.28 | $205.30 | $205.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.40 | 8.720% | $150.4685 | $150.47 | $150.45 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.28 | 12.293% | $78.9195 | $78.92 | $78.90 | $78.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.38 | 13.825% | $213.2853 | $213.29 | $213.30 | $213.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.85 | 13.313% | $163.0008 | $163.00 | $163.00 | $163.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,032.63 | $1,120.8732 | $1,120.88 | $1,120.85 | $1,121.00 | |