| 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 | $239.62 | 5.762% | $253.4269 | $253.43 | $253.45 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.35 | 7.357% | $196.8391 | $196.84 | $196.85 | $196.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.80 | 8.585% | $92.0801 | $92.08 | $92.10 | $92.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.82 | 11.704% | $277.9419 | $277.94 | $277.95 | $277.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.99 | 11.369% | $89.0841 | $89.08 | $89.10 | $89.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.26 | 5.770% | $45.7561 | $45.76 | $45.75 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.79 | 13.544% | $232.5268 | $232.53 | $232.55 | $232.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,084.63 | $1,187.6550 | $1,187.66 | $1,187.75 | $1,187.60 | |