| 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 | $240.51 | 5.250% | $253.1368 | $253.14 | $253.15 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.71 | 12.193% | $130.9405 | $130.94 | $130.95 | $130.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.81 | 9.330% | $151.761 | $151.76 | $151.75 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.27 | 13.703% | $125.3803 | $125.38 | $125.40 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.79 | 10.213% | $259.8712 | $259.87 | $259.85 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.61 | 13.414% | $213.9101 | $213.91 | $213.90 | $213.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.84 | 7.472% | $168.5591 | $168.56 | $168.55 | $168.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,187.54 | $1,303.5590 | $1,303.56 | $1,303.55 | $1,303.60 | |