| 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 | $240.87 | 5.503% | $254.1251 | $254.13 | $254.15 | $254.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.59 | 11.380% | $27.3883 | $27.39 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.71 | 4.847% | $130.7547 | $130.75 | $130.75 | $130.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.57 | 3.545% | $84.4617 | $84.46 | $84.45 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.28 | 13.126% | $107.7865 | $107.79 | $107.80 | $107.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.61 | 7.856% | $139.7922 | $139.79 | $139.80 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.90 | 5.872% | $155.526 | $155.53 | $155.55 | $155.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $843.53 | $899.8345 | $899.84 | $899.90 | $899.90 | |