| 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 | $240.89 | 5.137% | $253.2645 | $253.26 | $253.25 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.56 | 3.452% | $49.2018 | $49.20 | $49.20 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.79 | 10.357% | $155.3716 | $155.37 | $155.35 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.40 | 6.814% | $233.2818 | $233.28 | $233.30 | $233.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.56 | 13.636% | $22.2272 | $22.23 | $22.25 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.88 | 6.441% | $260.6527 | $260.65 | $260.65 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.81 | 5.359% | $248.4471 | $248.45 | $248.45 | $248.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.89 | $1,222.4467 | $1,222.44 | $1,222.45 | $1,222.50 | |