| 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 | $239.30 | 5.828% | $253.2464 | $253.25 | $253.25 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.87 | 6.762% | $79.9327 | $79.93 | $79.95 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.48 | 7.556% | $253.2729 | $253.27 | $253.25 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.86 | 13.806% | $271.837 | $271.84 | $271.85 | $271.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.61 | 4.178% | $24.5964 | $24.60 | $24.60 | $24.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.85 | 3.674% | $156.3922 | $156.39 | $156.40 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.42 | 9.360% | $57.3265 | $57.33 | $57.35 | $57.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,015.39 | $1,096.6041 | $1,096.61 | $1,096.65 | $1,096.50 | |