| 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 | $240.75 | 5.434% | $253.8324 | $253.83 | $253.85 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.48 | 5.309% | $9.9833 | $9.98 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.53 | 8.104% | $111.9201 | $111.92 | $111.90 | $111.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.47 | 5.788% | $15.3075 | $15.31 | $15.30 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.54 | 5.180% | $188.8402 | $188.84 | $188.85 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.35 | 3.462% | $253.844 | $253.84 | $253.85 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.99 | 10.379% | $262.691 | $262.69 | $262.70 | $262.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,031.11 | $1,096.4185 | $1,096.41 | $1,096.45 | $1,096.30 | |