| 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 | $240.34 | 5.497% | $253.5515 | $253.55 | $253.55 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.72 | 5.405% | $172.5691 | $172.57 | $172.55 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.86 | 5.312% | $96.7396 | $96.74 | $96.75 | $96.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.87 | 8.358% | $250.1661 | $250.17 | $250.15 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.99 | 10.539% | $98.3687 | $98.37 | $98.35 | $98.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.62 | 5.784% | $36.6224 | $36.62 | $36.60 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.87 | 9.500% | $10.8077 | $10.81 | $10.80 | $10.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $860.27 | $918.8251 | $918.83 | $918.75 | $918.90 | |