| 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 | $240.48 | 5.401% | $253.4683 | $253.47 | $253.45 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.33 | 9.314% | $217.8956 | $217.90 | $217.90 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.78 | 6.112% | $45.3947 | $45.39 | $45.40 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.66 | 9.508% | $138.7028 | $138.70 | $138.70 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.78 | 3.204% | $13.1895 | $13.19 | $13.20 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.85 | 7.838% | $54.8356 | $54.84 | $54.85 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.71 | 8.768% | $81.2606 | $81.26 | $81.25 | $81.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $747.59 | $804.7471 | $804.75 | $804.75 | $804.80 | |