| 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 | $240.65 | 5.333% | $253.4839 | $253.48 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.63 | 3.745% | $144.8591 | $144.86 | $144.85 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.50 | 8.150% | $104.3648 | $104.36 | $104.35 | $104.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.97 | 13.261% | $50.9335 | $50.93 | $50.95 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.30 | 13.551% | $267.1855 | $267.19 | $267.20 | $267.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.90 | 10.704% | $232.3677 | $232.37 | $232.35 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.79 | 12.858% | $126.164 | $126.16 | $126.15 | $126.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.74 | $1,179.3585 | $1,179.35 | $1,179.35 | $1,179.50 | |