| 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 | $242.72 | 4.582% | $253.8414 | $253.84 | $253.85 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.74 | 13.419% | $187.9807 | $187.98 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.38 | 3.125% | $191.1731 | $191.17 | $191.15 | $191.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.86 | 11.528% | $263.0499 | $263.05 | $263.05 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.65 | 5.566% | $5.9645 | $5.96 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.64 | 10.278% | $190.3839 | $190.38 | $190.40 | $190.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.62 | 8.139% | $61.2283 | $61.23 | $61.25 | $61.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,064.61 | $1,153.6218 | $1,153.61 | $1,153.65 | $1,153.60 | |