| 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 | $229.25 | 10.608% | $253.5688 | $253.57 | $253.55 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.99 | 11.238% | $209.1163 | $209.12 | $209.10 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.68 | 8.716% | $235.5658 | $235.57 | $235.55 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.88 | 8.661% | $197.6326 | $197.63 | $197.65 | $197.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.38 | 13.164% | $164.5178 | $164.52 | $164.50 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.67 | 3.166% | $120.3638 | $120.36 | $120.35 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.69 | 5.551% | $73.5585 | $73.56 | $73.55 | $73.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.54 | $1,254.3236 | $1,254.33 | $1,254.25 | $1,254.40 | |