| 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 | $240.75 | 5.285% | $253.4736 | $253.47 | $253.45 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.48 | 13.838% | $82.5098 | $82.51 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.73 | 5.851% | $237.879 | $237.88 | $237.90 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.29 | 10.768% | $127.7044 | $127.70 | $127.70 | $127.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.81 | 3.821% | $192.9098 | $192.91 | $192.90 | $192.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.26 | 11.138% | $76.9742 | $76.97 | $76.95 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.41 | 8.733% | $211.3878 | $211.39 | $211.40 | $211.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,102.73 | $1,182.8386 | $1,182.83 | $1,182.80 | $1,182.90 | |