| 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 | $240.80 | 5.170% | $253.2494 | $253.25 | $253.25 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.50 | 10.436% | $151.8495 | $151.85 | $151.85 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.53 | 3.588% | $235.6938 | $235.69 | $235.70 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.52 | 3.377% | $254.845 | $254.85 | $254.85 | $254.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.97 | 3.120% | $251.5819 | $251.58 | $251.60 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.87 | 7.352% | $99.6978 | $99.70 | $99.70 | $99.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.25 | 7.302% | $66.7955 | $66.80 | $66.80 | $66.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,251.44 | $1,313.7129 | $1,313.72 | $1,313.75 | $1,313.60 | |