| 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 | $240.81 | 5.162% | $253.2406 | $253.24 | $253.25 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.48 | 8.149% | $172.476 | $172.48 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.43 | 13.533% | $233.2308 | $233.23 | $233.25 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.69 | 12.652% | $128.0741 | $128.07 | $128.05 | $128.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.74 | 8.776% | $148.7403 | $148.74 | $148.75 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.79 | 10.706% | $101.617 | $101.62 | $101.60 | $101.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.68 | 6.454% | $194.4702 | $194.47 | $194.45 | $194.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,130.62 | $1,231.8490 | $1,231.85 | $1,231.85 | $1,231.80 | |