| 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 | $235.93 | 5.353% | $248.5593 | $248.56 | $248.55 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.75 | 12.674% | $253.2348 | $253.23 | $253.25 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.48 | 5.710% | $152.7298 | $152.73 | $152.75 | $152.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.72 | 4.681% | $69.8432 | $69.84 | $69.85 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.92 | 5.359% | $262.2596 | $262.26 | $262.25 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.78 | 10.451% | $72.6547 | $72.65 | $72.65 | $72.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.71 | 5.389% | $38.6883 | $38.69 | $38.70 | $38.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,023.29 | $1,097.9697 | $1,097.96 | $1,098.00 | $1,098.00 | |