| 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 | $240.32 | 5.301% | $253.0594 | $253.06 | $253.05 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.35 | 6.231% | $5.6834 | $5.68 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.44 | 12.847% | $15.1666 | $15.17 | $15.15 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.43 | 12.137% | $83.4636 | $83.46 | $83.45 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.28 | 10.865% | $236.4529 | $236.45 | $236.45 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.36 | 6.795% | $183.0039 | $183.00 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.64 | 9.853% | $130.3296 | $130.33 | $130.35 | $130.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $836.82 | $907.1594 | $907.15 | $907.15 | $907.30 | |