| 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 | $244.38 | 3.679% | $253.3707 | $253.37 | $253.35 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.58 | 7.442% | $252.0374 | $252.04 | $252.05 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.80 | 4.552% | $13.3827 | $13.38 | $13.40 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.53 | 4.278% | $25.5794 | $25.58 | $25.60 | $25.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.87 | 12.585% | $49.391 | $49.39 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.56 | 3.173% | $233.7487 | $233.75 | $233.75 | $233.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.89 | 8.751% | $250.0077 | $250.01 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,016.61 | $1,077.5176 | $1,077.52 | $1,077.55 | $1,077.50 | |