| 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 | $240.82 | 5.383% | $253.7833 | $253.78 | $253.80 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.60 | 12.476% | $193.0088 | $193.01 | $193.00 | $193.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.47 | 7.575% | $224.2616 | $224.26 | $224.25 | $224.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.86 | 9.376% | $99.379 | $99.38 | $99.40 | $99.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.56 | 13.603% | $160.8164 | $160.82 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.35 | 10.505% | $68.8999 | $68.90 | $68.90 | $68.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.50 | 5.633% | $211.7942 | $211.79 | $211.80 | $211.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,116.16 | $1,211.9432 | $1,211.94 | $1,211.95 | $1,212.00 | |