| 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 | $240.34 | 5.571% | $253.7293 | $253.73 | $253.75 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.94 | 11.428% | $268.4746 | $268.47 | $268.45 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.80 | 8.498% | $54.032 | $54.03 | $54.05 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.52 | 7.208% | $80.9635 | $80.96 | $80.95 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.71 | 8.822% | $224.946 | $224.95 | $224.95 | $224.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.82 | 12.647% | $231.8501 | $231.85 | $231.85 | $231.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.47 | 6.211% | $25.9898 | $25.99 | $26.00 | $26.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,043.60 | $1,139.9853 | $1,139.98 | $1,140.00 | $1,140.00 | |