| 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 | $240.40 | 5.225% | $252.9609 | $252.96 | $252.95 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.28 | 11.746% | $60.6557 | $60.66 | $60.65 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.49 | 8.604% | $173.2125 | $173.21 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.45 | 13.776% | $182.5536 | $182.55 | $182.55 | $182.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.86 | 5.789% | $151.1302 | $151.13 | $151.15 | $151.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.64 | 4.410% | $99.8577 | $99.86 | $99.85 | $99.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.79 | 8.617% | $151.8357 | $151.84 | $151.85 | $151.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $992.91 | $1,072.2063 | $1,072.21 | $1,072.20 | $1,072.30 | |