| 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 | $240.39 | 5.445% | $253.4792 | $253.48 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.98 | 5.268% | $145.2488 | $145.25 | $145.25 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.80 | 4.636% | $220.5727 | $220.57 | $220.55 | $220.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.79 | 3.495% | $185.0387 | $185.04 | $185.05 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.94 | 11.313% | $100.1149 | $100.11 | $100.10 | $100.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.95 | 13.195% | $93.8953 | $93.90 | $93.90 | $93.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.28 | 6.533% | $115.3539 | $115.35 | $115.35 | $115.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,049.13 | $1,113.7035 | $1,113.70 | $1,113.70 | $1,113.70 | |