| 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 | $240.99 | 5.385% | $253.9673 | $253.97 | $253.95 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.63 | 7.809% | $193.6573 | $193.66 | $193.65 | $193.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.65 | 7.808% | $52.4486 | $52.45 | $52.45 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.60 | 9.719% | $155.3621 | $155.36 | $155.35 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.60 | 10.451% | $114.4272 | $114.43 | $114.45 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.47 | 9.573% | $169.2574 | $169.26 | $169.25 | $169.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.92 | 4.843% | $195.9725 | $195.97 | $195.95 | $196.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,055.86 | $1,135.0924 | $1,135.10 | $1,135.05 | $1,135.20 | |