| 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 | $237.74 | 6.530% | $253.2644 | $253.26 | $253.25 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.38 | 4.219% | $41.0414 | $41.04 | $41.05 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.45 | 5.228% | $258.2821 | $258.28 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.84 | 8.502% | $194.045 | $194.05 | $194.05 | $194.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.56 | 11.176% | $256.3274 | $256.33 | $256.35 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.74 | 13.657% | $74.7181 | $74.72 | $74.70 | $74.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.29 | 5.819% | $162.2099 | $162.21 | $162.20 | $162.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,151.00 | $1,239.8883 | $1,239.89 | $1,239.90 | $1,239.80 | |