| 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 | $238.37 | 6.313% | $253.4183 | $253.42 | $253.40 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.47 | 10.672% | $177.5954 | $177.60 | $177.60 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.50 | 5.795% | $144.4102 | $144.41 | $144.40 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.93 | 10.447% | $59.5641 | $59.56 | $59.55 | $59.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.47 | 5.826% | $148.6538 | $148.65 | $148.65 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.79 | 10.209% | $165.0821 | $165.08 | $165.10 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.66 | 9.164% | $189.5742 | $189.57 | $189.55 | $189.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,053.19 | $1,138.2981 | $1,138.29 | $1,138.25 | $1,138.40 | |