| 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 | $239.89 | 5.621% | $253.3742 | $253.37 | $253.35 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.44 | 8.569% | $201.3304 | $201.33 | $201.35 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.41 | 5.590% | $106.0229 | $106.02 | $106.00 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.61 | 10.192% | $81.1123 | $81.11 | $81.10 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.90 | 6.247% | $133.765 | $133.77 | $133.75 | $133.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.70 | 6.136% | $49.5655 | $49.57 | $49.55 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.39 | 6.212% | $90.6944 | $90.69 | $90.70 | $90.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $857.34 | $915.8647 | $915.86 | $915.80 | $915.90 | |