| 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 | $237.91 | 6.549% | $253.4907 | $253.49 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.35 | 11.869% | $63.0382 | $63.04 | $63.05 | $63.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.50 | 3.386% | $258.9819 | $258.98 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.94 | 11.631% | $238.8234 | $238.82 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.40 | 6.563% | $153.877 | $153.88 | $153.90 | $153.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.95 | 8.426% | $51.9903 | $51.99 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.45 | 3.484% | $59.4516 | $59.45 | $59.45 | $59.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,008.50 | $1,079.6531 | $1,079.65 | $1,079.70 | $1,079.70 | |