| 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 | $245.43 | 3.254% | $253.4163 | $253.42 | $253.40 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.46 | 7.584% | $17.7083 | $17.71 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.58 | 12.746% | $17.5658 | $17.57 | $17.55 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.58 | 11.449% | $50.7985 | $50.80 | $50.80 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.50 | 12.158% | $17.3845 | $17.38 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.86 | 3.301% | $15.3505 | $15.35 | $15.35 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.28 | 4.504% | $111.0669 | $111.07 | $111.05 | $111.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $459.69 | $483.2908 | $483.30 | $483.25 | $483.40 | |