| 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 | $239.44 | 5.818% | $253.3706 | $253.37 | $253.35 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.49 | 8.113% | $204.8633 | $204.86 | $204.85 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.41 | 9.371% | $260.7514 | $260.75 | $260.75 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.80 | 6.501% | $81.7928 | $81.79 | $81.80 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.77 | 12.355% | $171.6447 | $171.64 | $171.65 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.96 | 6.865% | $115.3715 | $115.37 | $115.35 | $115.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.47 | 13.450% | $110.5797 | $110.58 | $110.60 | $110.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,102.34 | $1,198.3740 | $1,198.36 | $1,198.35 | $1,198.50 | |