| 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 | $240.94 | 5.266% | $253.6279 | $253.63 | $253.65 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.86 | 4.677% | $91.9692 | $91.97 | $91.95 | $92.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.43 | 8.592% | $232.8538 | $232.85 | $232.85 | $232.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.56 | 8.272% | $67.735 | $67.74 | $67.75 | $67.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.53 | 12.234% | $272.2011 | $272.20 | $272.20 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.29 | 5.253% | $178.1828 | $178.18 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.87 | 3.872% | $150.4794 | $150.48 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,162.48 | $1,247.0492 | $1,247.05 | $1,247.10 | $1,247.10 | |