| 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 | $239.67 | 5.651% | $253.2138 | $253.21 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.41 | 9.607% | $272.2747 | $272.27 | $272.25 | $272.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.51 | 11.601% | $223.7712 | $223.77 | $223.75 | $223.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.79 | 9.515% | $204.5631 | $204.56 | $204.55 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.70 | 3.668% | $174.8879 | $174.89 | $174.90 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.28 | 5.641% | $172.4906 | $172.49 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.79 | 11.201% | $239.9606 | $239.96 | $239.95 | $240.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,423.15 | $1,541.1619 | $1,541.15 | $1,541.10 | $1,541.30 | |