| 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 | $239.85 | 5.732% | $253.5982 | $253.60 | $253.60 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.43 | 12.331% | $122.9238 | $122.92 | $122.90 | $122.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.86 | 6.505% | $177.7142 | $177.71 | $177.70 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.74 | 6.608% | $267.3089 | $267.31 | $267.30 | $267.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.50 | 5.125% | $53.0881 | $53.09 | $53.10 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.40 | 8.345% | $151.0329 | $151.03 | $151.05 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.55 | 9.600% | $156.2348 | $156.23 | $156.25 | $156.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.33 | $1,181.9009 | $1,181.89 | $1,181.90 | $1,181.80 | |