| 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 | $239.73 | 5.853% | $253.7614 | $253.76 | $253.75 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.50 | 6.594% | $141.2371 | $141.24 | $141.25 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.94 | 10.120% | $267.5255 | $267.53 | $267.55 | $267.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.69 | 5.206% | $76.4742 | $76.47 | $76.45 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.47 | 4.796% | $193.3172 | $193.32 | $193.30 | $193.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.53 | 4.486% | $106.0846 | $106.08 | $106.10 | $106.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.60 | 5.305% | $182.8095 | $182.81 | $182.80 | $182.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.46 | $1,221.2095 | $1,221.21 | $1,221.20 | $1,221.20 | |