| 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 | $231.50 | 9.388% | $253.2332 | $253.23 | $253.25 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.25 | 4.530% | $149.7392 | $149.74 | $149.75 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.55 | 6.266% | $65.4067 | $65.41 | $65.40 | $65.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.73 | 5.247% | $50.2344 | $50.23 | $50.25 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.66 | 3.780% | $240.4167 | $240.42 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.72 | 11.169% | $259.8242 | $259.82 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.91 | 5.277% | $177.8234 | $177.82 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,118.32 | $1,196.6778 | $1,196.67 | $1,196.65 | $1,196.50 | |