| 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 | $241.65 | 5.273% | $254.3922 | $254.39 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.37 | 3.421% | $114.1458 | $114.15 | $114.15 | $114.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.91 | 7.242% | $241.198 | $241.20 | $241.20 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.79 | 8.796% | $79.1926 | $79.19 | $79.20 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.49 | 12.325% | $148.8194 | $148.82 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.25 | 4.810% | $106.1201 | $106.12 | $106.10 | $106.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.25 | 5.409% | $109.8889 | $109.89 | $109.90 | $109.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $987.71 | $1,053.7570 | $1,053.76 | $1,053.75 | $1,053.70 | |