| 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 | $241.50 | 5.110% | $253.8407 | $253.84 | $253.85 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.45 | 11.679% | $249.5467 | $249.55 | $249.55 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.88 | 13.461% | $283.5163 | $283.52 | $283.50 | $283.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.89 | 7.639% | $25.715 | $25.72 | $25.70 | $25.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.78 | 10.492% | $115.7735 | $115.77 | $115.75 | $115.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.92 | 8.317% | $7.4955 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.66 | 11.795% | $226.5637 | $226.56 | $226.55 | $226.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,053.08 | $1,162.4514 | $1,162.46 | $1,162.40 | $1,162.40 | |