| 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 | $240.46 | 5.527% | $253.7502 | $253.75 | $253.75 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.37 | 13.325% | $225.9361 | $225.94 | $225.95 | $225.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.51 | 3.206% | $78.9629 | $78.96 | $78.95 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.39 | 5.371% | $148.9841 | $148.98 | $149.00 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.94 | 12.660% | $162.1628 | $162.16 | $162.15 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.83 | 6.570% | $239.6013 | $239.60 | $239.60 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.65 | 9.825% | $151.1741 | $151.17 | $151.15 | $151.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.15 | $1,260.5715 | $1,260.56 | $1,260.55 | $1,260.70 | |