| 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 | $240.35 | 5.493% | $253.5524 | $253.55 | $253.55 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.99 | 12.866% | $118.498 | $118.50 | $118.50 | $118.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.86 | 10.561% | $23.063 | $23.06 | $23.05 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.50 | 11.607% | $229.3524 | $229.35 | $229.35 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.66 | 3.382% | $69.9483 | $69.95 | $69.95 | $69.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.39 | 6.163% | $87.4677 | $87.47 | $87.45 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.72 | 10.154% | $275.0766 | $275.08 | $275.10 | $275.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $971.47 | $1,056.9584 | $1,056.96 | $1,056.95 | $1,057.10 | |