| 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 | $242.51 | 4.462% | $253.3308 | $253.33 | $253.35 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.34 | 12.686% | $9.398 | $9.40 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.91 | 3.771% | $223.0143 | $223.01 | $223.00 | $223.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.35 | 3.193% | $165.47 | $165.47 | $165.45 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.73 | 3.643% | $143.7839 | $143.78 | $143.80 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.31 | 6.609% | $19.5201 | $19.52 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.62 | 7.602% | $57.6962 | $57.70 | $57.70 | $57.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $836.77 | $872.2133 | $872.21 | $872.20 | $872.20 | |