| 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 | $240.35 | 5.563% | $253.7207 | $253.72 | $253.70 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.49 | 12.578% | $148.0288 | $148.03 | $148.05 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.69 | 8.772% | $42.0839 | $42.08 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.70 | 4.718% | $159.9044 | $159.90 | $159.90 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.77 | 8.667% | $94.2904 | $94.29 | $94.30 | $94.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.88 | 3.489% | $23.6783 | $23.68 | $23.70 | $23.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.31 | 6.316% | $170.4352 | $170.44 | $170.45 | $170.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $833.19 | $892.1417 | $892.14 | $892.20 | $892.10 | |