| 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 | $240.61 | 5.439% | $253.6968 | $253.70 | $253.70 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.34 | 11.309% | $156.2111 | $156.21 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.28 | 10.202% | $79.654 | $79.65 | $79.65 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.44 | 11.712% | $184.8163 | $184.82 | $184.80 | $184.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.37 | 12.304% | $74.5362 | $74.54 | $74.55 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.72 | 6.222% | $111.2357 | $111.24 | $111.25 | $111.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.50 | 8.613% | $118.9312 | $118.93 | $118.95 | $118.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.26 | $979.0813 | $979.09 | $979.10 | $979.00 | |