| 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 | $240.30 | 5.395% | $253.2642 | $253.26 | $253.25 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.79 | 13.106% | $52.9223 | $52.92 | $52.90 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.46 | 5.562% | $158.8286 | $158.83 | $158.85 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.70 | 7.597% | $8.285 | $8.29 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.73 | 3.605% | $72.2438 | $72.24 | $72.25 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.75 | 7.518% | $27.6859 | $27.69 | $27.70 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.82 | 4.457% | $120.9821 | $120.98 | $121.00 | $121.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $656.55 | $694.2119 | $694.21 | $694.25 | $694.20 | |