| 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 | $239.71 | 5.626% | $253.1961 | $253.20 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.58 | 11.208% | $214.1644 | $214.16 | $214.15 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.60 | 13.588% | $65.4267 | $65.43 | $65.45 | $65.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.81 | 3.399% | $95.9646 | $95.96 | $95.95 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.73 | 13.121% | $99.2411 | $99.24 | $99.25 | $99.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.52 | 7.556% | $245.787 | $245.79 | $245.80 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.81 | 10.296% | $268.9127 | $268.91 | $268.90 | $268.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.76 | $1,242.6926 | $1,242.69 | $1,242.70 | $1,242.70 | |