| 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 | $237.97 | 5.540% | $251.1535 | $251.15 | $251.15 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.57 | 12.480% | $60.2555 | $60.26 | $60.25 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.43 | 7.645% | $109.1843 | $109.18 | $109.20 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.60 | 9.155% | $21.3944 | $21.39 | $21.40 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.44 | 9.369% | $138.2862 | $138.29 | $138.30 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.77 | 7.862% | $59.076 | $59.08 | $59.10 | $59.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.76 | 9.219% | $6.291 | $6.29 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $599.54 | $645.6409 | $645.64 | $645.70 | $645.80 | |