| 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 | $240.75 | 5.133% | $253.1077 | $253.11 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.88 | 9.387% | $178.1695 | $178.17 | $178.15 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.96 | 5.206% | $190.3808 | $190.38 | $190.40 | $190.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.72 | 6.453% | $196.64 | $196.64 | $196.65 | $196.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.73 | 11.382% | $155.6341 | $155.63 | $155.65 | $155.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.99 | 11.233% | $175.737 | $175.74 | $175.75 | $175.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.64 | 7.742% | $94.4251 | $94.43 | $94.45 | $94.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,154.67 | $1,244.0942 | $1,244.10 | $1,244.15 | $1,244.00 | |