| 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 | $242.36 | 4.446% | $253.1353 | $253.14 | $253.15 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.78 | 11.835% | $60.1449 | $60.14 | $60.15 | $60.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.31 | 13.147% | $6.0081 | $6.01 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.83 | 10.869% | $100.7023 | $100.70 | $100.70 | $100.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.58 | 12.160% | $270.9561 | $270.96 | $270.95 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.66 | 10.232% | $159.4616 | $159.46 | $159.45 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.33 | 6.116% | $236.9889 | $236.99 | $237.00 | $237.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.85 | $1,087.3972 | $1,087.40 | $1,087.40 | $1,087.40 | |