| 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 | $239.88 | 5.595% | $253.3013 | $253.30 | $253.30 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.58 | 12.367% | $280.4456 | $280.45 | $280.45 | $280.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.60 | 6.594% | $261.7949 | $261.79 | $261.80 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.33 | 3.724% | $120.6621 | $120.66 | $120.65 | $120.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.56 | 4.665% | $170.1434 | $170.14 | $170.15 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.70 | 3.226% | $55.4324 | $55.43 | $55.45 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.68 | 8.618% | $134.3387 | $134.34 | $134.35 | $134.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,191.33 | $1,276.1184 | $1,276.11 | $1,276.15 | $1,276.00 | |