| 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 | $240.37 | 5.323% | $253.1649 | $253.16 | $253.15 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.28 | 7.768% | $260.0226 | $260.02 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.74 | 5.179% | $196.4113 | $196.41 | $196.40 | $196.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.73 | 10.844% | $17.4358 | $17.44 | $17.45 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.93 | 7.287% | $253.1222 | $253.12 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.89 | 4.559% | $244.553 | $244.55 | $244.55 | $244.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.52 | 3.443% | $73.9824 | $73.98 | $74.00 | $74.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,225.46 | $1,298.6922 | $1,298.68 | $1,298.65 | $1,298.70 | |