| 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 | $241.59 | 4.746% | $253.0559 | $253.06 | $253.05 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.27 | 4.833% | $42.2162 | $42.22 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.52 | 11.225% | $207.4569 | $207.46 | $207.45 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.60 | 6.754% | $139.4207 | $139.42 | $139.40 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.25 | 8.202% | $151.7533 | $151.75 | $151.75 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.47 | 8.441% | $268.3589 | $268.36 | $268.35 | $268.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.67 | 13.584% | $124.5676 | $124.57 | $124.55 | $124.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.37 | $1,186.8295 | $1,186.84 | $1,186.75 | $1,187.00 | |