| 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 | $242.86 | 4.269% | $253.2277 | $253.23 | $253.25 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.79 | 6.418% | $74.2691 | $74.27 | $74.25 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.94 | 12.214% | $78.4825 | $78.48 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.87 | 11.278% | $28.7876 | $28.79 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.64 | 5.403% | $28.0794 | $28.08 | $28.10 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.71 | 4.128% | $117.3627 | $117.36 | $117.35 | $117.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.36 | 13.633% | $279.9463 | $279.95 | $279.95 | $279.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.17 | $860.1553 | $860.16 | $860.20 | $860.20 | |