| 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 | $240.97 | 5.270% | $253.6691 | $253.67 | $253.65 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.27 | 6.555% | $154.7924 | $154.79 | $154.80 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.48 | 13.468% | $212.7298 | $212.73 | $212.75 | $212.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.49 | 8.728% | $196.2432 | $196.24 | $196.25 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.61 | 6.328% | $60.1923 | $60.19 | $60.20 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.30 | 8.228% | $10.0652 | $10.07 | $10.05 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.91 | 11.531% | $241.9219 | $241.92 | $241.90 | $241.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,037.03 | $1,129.6139 | $1,129.61 | $1,129.60 | $1,129.60 | |