| 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 | $242.76 | 4.563% | $253.8371 | $253.84 | $253.85 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.73 | 12.527% | $67.2124 | $67.21 | $67.20 | $67.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.38 | 6.859% | $180.9978 | $181.00 | $181.00 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.68 | 12.282% | $102.9401 | $102.94 | $102.95 | $102.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.96 | 7.166% | $204.6442 | $204.64 | $204.65 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.70 | 4.386% | $86.3272 | $86.33 | $86.35 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.76 | 4.784% | $78.3365 | $78.34 | $78.35 | $78.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $911.97 | $974.2953 | $974.30 | $974.35 | $974.10 | |