| 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 | $240.38 | 5.537% | $253.6898 | $253.69 | $253.70 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.75 | 9.304% | $201.9391 | $201.94 | $201.95 | $201.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.38 | 5.773% | $42.7111 | $42.71 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.96 | 12.569% | $48.3596 | $48.36 | $48.35 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.83 | 8.449% | $83.3214 | $83.32 | $83.30 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.42 | 9.434% | $88.0068 | $88.01 | $88.00 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.25 | 12.659% | $201.9413 | $201.94 | $201.95 | $201.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $844.97 | $919.9691 | $919.97 | $919.95 | $919.90 | |