| 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 | $241.44 | 5.177% | $253.9393 | $253.94 | $253.95 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.42 | 4.348% | $17.1339 | $17.13 | $17.15 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.42 | 10.340% | $257.5556 | $257.56 | $257.55 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.32 | 6.692% | $237.1977 | $237.20 | $237.20 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.33 | 3.246% | $138.6904 | $138.69 | $138.70 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.27 | 6.335% | $19.4274 | $19.43 | $19.45 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.97 | 12.500% | $177.7163 | $177.72 | $177.70 | $177.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,024.17 | $1,101.6606 | $1,101.67 | $1,101.70 | $1,101.60 | |