| 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 | $239.61 | 5.775% | $253.4475 | $253.45 | $253.45 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.60 | 6.212% | $161.0174 | $161.02 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.91 | 6.217% | $248.4522 | $248.45 | $248.45 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.89 | 11.785% | $70.3016 | $70.30 | $70.30 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.31 | 11.139% | $199.2833 | $199.28 | $199.30 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.65 | 11.253% | $273.293 | $273.29 | $273.30 | $273.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.25 | 6.810% | $146.5967 | $146.60 | $146.60 | $146.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,250.22 | $1,352.3917 | $1,352.39 | $1,352.40 | $1,352.40 | |