| 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 | 5.439% | $253.4437 | $253.44 | $253.45 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.93 | 5.392% | $238.1121 | $238.11 | $238.10 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.70 | 12.708% | $273.5423 | $273.54 | $273.55 | $273.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.39 | 11.670% | $76.3711 | $76.37 | $76.35 | $76.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.25 | 11.709% | $18.1527 | $18.15 | $18.15 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.85 | 8.408% | $218.8215 | $218.82 | $218.80 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.79 | 13.138% | $235.0895 | $235.09 | $235.10 | $235.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,203.28 | $1,313.5329 | $1,313.52 | $1,313.50 | $1,313.50 | |