| 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 | $242.50 | 4.395% | $253.1579 | $253.16 | $253.15 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.44 | 6.459% | $221.9031 | $221.90 | $221.90 | $221.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.96 | 6.873% | $243.6277 | $243.63 | $243.65 | $243.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.42 | 3.393% | $66.6058 | $66.61 | $66.60 | $66.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.55 | 9.116% | $163.183 | $163.18 | $163.20 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.99 | 10.731% | $163.8708 | $163.87 | $163.85 | $163.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.78 | 3.570% | $85.7352 | $85.74 | $85.75 | $85.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,123.64 | $1,198.0835 | $1,198.09 | $1,198.10 | $1,198.10 | |