| 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 | $241.43 | 5.357% | $254.3634 | $254.36 | $254.35 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.50 | 5.674% | $184.4011 | $184.40 | $184.40 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.56 | 6.139% | $134.3295 | $134.33 | $134.35 | $134.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.34 | 8.807% | $260.4187 | $260.42 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.85 | 12.526% | $102.2299 | $102.23 | $102.25 | $102.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.67 | 10.154% | $178.086 | $178.09 | $178.10 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.37 | 5.651% | $106.0419 | $106.04 | $106.05 | $106.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,134.72 | $1,219.8705 | $1,219.87 | $1,219.90 | $1,219.80 | |