| 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 | $239.95 | 5.533% | $253.2264 | $253.23 | $253.25 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.74 | 12.179% | $147.7846 | $147.78 | $147.80 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.56 | 9.864% | $232.4283 | $232.43 | $232.45 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.79 | 6.743% | $215.3967 | $215.40 | $215.40 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.41 | 6.538% | $133.6093 | $133.61 | $133.60 | $133.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.54 | 6.443% | $70.8272 | $70.83 | $70.85 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.61 | 10.652% | $64.8531 | $64.85 | $64.85 | $64.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,035.60 | $1,118.1256 | $1,118.13 | $1,118.20 | $1,118.10 | |