| 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 | $239.54 | 5.625% | $253.0141 | $253.01 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.75 | 12.230% | $45.7337 | $45.73 | $45.75 | $45.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.42 | 7.256% | $110.9242 | $110.92 | $110.90 | $110.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.73 | 12.451% | $234.719 | $234.72 | $234.70 | $234.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.93 | 8.789% | $24.9453 | $24.95 | $24.95 | $24.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.43 | 12.543% | $141.1627 | $141.16 | $141.15 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.69 | 13.800% | $171.4852 | $171.49 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $891.49 | $981.9842 | $981.98 | $981.95 | $981.90 | |