| 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 | $242.62 | 4.538% | $253.6301 | $253.63 | $253.65 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.37 | 13.376% | $36.6998 | $36.70 | $36.70 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.43 | 10.270% | $36.8633 | $36.86 | $36.85 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.72 | 11.332% | $201.1992 | $201.20 | $201.20 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.48 | 13.509% | $14.1659 | $14.17 | $14.15 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.37 | 7.307% | $129.1654 | $129.17 | $129.15 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.82 | 10.779% | $111.6874 | $111.69 | $111.70 | $111.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $722.81 | $783.4111 | $783.42 | $783.40 | $783.50 | |