| 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 | $240.86 | 5.427% | $253.9315 | $253.93 | $253.95 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.58 | 5.717% | $173.989 | $173.99 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.70 | 13.196% | $202.2813 | $202.28 | $202.30 | $202.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.89 | 10.110% | $242.1209 | $242.12 | $242.10 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.52 | 6.116% | $108.7901 | $108.79 | $108.80 | $108.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.44 | 7.755% | $200.8984 | $200.90 | $200.90 | $200.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.94 | 9.576% | $129.2339 | $129.23 | $129.25 | $129.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,210.93 | $1,311.2451 | $1,311.24 | $1,311.30 | $1,311.20 | |