| 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 | $239.76 | 5.795% | $253.6541 | $253.65 | $253.65 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.91 | 13.769% | $34.0283 | $34.03 | $34.05 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.43 | 11.638% | $189.1483 | $189.15 | $189.15 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.74 | 5.194% | $259.5557 | $259.56 | $259.55 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.82 | 6.354% | $154.0219 | $154.02 | $154.00 | $154.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.93 | 3.616% | $141.8814 | $141.88 | $141.90 | $141.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.34 | 7.119% | $5.7202 | $5.72 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $972.93 | $1,038.0099 | $1,038.01 | $1,038.00 | $1,038.00 | |