| 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 | $242.54 | 4.533% | $253.5343 | $253.53 | $253.55 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.35 | 8.352% | $244.1712 | $244.17 | $244.15 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.93 | 5.182% | $10.4446 | $10.44 | $10.45 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.45 | 13.595% | $197.0305 | $197.03 | $197.05 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.61 | 4.499% | $203.3655 | $203.37 | $203.35 | $203.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.68 | 13.175% | $156.9511 | $156.95 | $156.95 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.59 | 13.863% | $115.6734 | $115.67 | $115.65 | $115.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.15 | $1,181.1706 | $1,181.16 | $1,181.15 | $1,181.20 | |