| 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 | 5.493% | $253.9744 | $253.97 | $253.95 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.44 | 8.519% | $157.83 | $157.83 | $157.85 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.89 | 5.425% | $95.8208 | $95.82 | $95.80 | $95.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.55 | 3.336% | $148.3388 | $148.34 | $148.35 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.36 | 11.354% | $23.7852 | $23.79 | $23.80 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.94 | 4.230% | $95.8291 | $95.83 | $95.85 | $95.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.59 | 9.575% | $29.136 | $29.14 | $29.15 | $29.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $760.52 | $804.7143 | $804.72 | $804.75 | $804.60 | |