| 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 | $239.51 | 5.825% | $253.4615 | $253.46 | $253.45 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.77 | 7.714% | $98.8491 | $98.85 | $98.85 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.53 | 10.187% | $83.2242 | $83.22 | $83.20 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.61 | 10.498% | $95.7023 | $95.70 | $95.70 | $95.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.84 | 4.802% | $188.4759 | $188.48 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.80 | 10.577% | $60.5962 | $60.60 | $60.60 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.75 | 11.395% | $148.9908 | $148.99 | $149.00 | $149.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $861.81 | $929.3000 | $929.30 | $929.30 | $929.30 | |