| 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 | $239.80 | 5.718% | $253.5118 | $253.51 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.35 | 4.290% | $84.8399 | $84.84 | $84.85 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.79 | 3.272% | $249.7014 | $249.70 | $249.70 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.58 | 7.270% | $182.9812 | $182.98 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.90 | 5.451% | $206.5785 | $206.58 | $206.60 | $206.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.81 | 5.487% | $142.207 | $142.21 | $142.20 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.39 | 10.601% | $17.0215 | $17.02 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,079.62 | $1,136.8413 | $1,136.84 | $1,136.85 | $1,136.80 | |