| 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 | $239.79 | 5.531% | $253.0528 | $253.05 | $253.05 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.90 | 13.557% | $78.2408 | $78.24 | $78.25 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.86 | 12.468% | $26.8349 | $26.83 | $26.85 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.47 | 12.720% | $70.4162 | $70.42 | $70.40 | $70.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.31 | 5.552% | $97.4351 | $97.44 | $97.45 | $97.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.41 | 11.228% | $20.4771 | $20.48 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.74 | 11.826% | $194.2865 | $194.29 | $194.30 | $194.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $679.48 | $740.7434 | $740.75 | $740.80 | $740.70 | |