| 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 | $240.30 | 5.689% | $253.9707 | $253.97 | $253.95 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.43 | 11.814% | $51.9152 | $51.92 | $51.90 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.56 | 10.389% | $54.7088 | $54.71 | $54.70 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.56 | 9.118% | $30.0729 | $30.07 | $30.05 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.25 | 12.845% | $221.4583 | $221.46 | $221.45 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.58 | 5.158% | $159.3985 | $159.40 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.81 | 7.275% | $173.5817 | $173.58 | $173.60 | $173.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.49 | $945.1061 | $945.11 | $945.05 | $945.20 | |