| 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 | $201.53 | 5.840% | $213.2994 | $213.30 | $213.30 | $213.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.28 | 4.700% | $160.4842 | $160.48 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.82 | 5.642% | $251.2378 | $251.24 | $251.25 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.50 | 8.696% | $17.9348 | $17.93 | $17.95 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.39 | 11.450% | $163.1517 | $163.15 | $163.15 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.49 | 10.658% | $55.8712 | $55.87 | $55.85 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.79 | 13.121% | $282.5649 | $282.56 | $282.55 | $282.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,055.80 | $1,144.5440 | $1,144.53 | $1,144.55 | $1,144.60 | |