| 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 | $245.25 | 3.236% | $253.1863 | $253.19 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.27 | 3.424% | $178.1685 | $178.17 | $178.15 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.69 | 11.575% | $207.1836 | $207.18 | $207.20 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.32 | 7.394% | $17.5267 | $17.53 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.44 | 7.676% | $129.685 | $129.69 | $129.70 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.64 | 7.850% | $14.7107 | $14.71 | $14.70 | $14.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.80 | 3.167% | $78.2006 | $78.20 | $78.20 | $78.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $829.41 | $878.6614 | $878.67 | $878.70 | $878.70 | |