| 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 | $242.44 | 4.671% | $253.7644 | $253.76 | $253.75 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.87 | 5.403% | $159.0215 | $159.02 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.44 | 12.173% | $33.0237 | $33.02 | $33.00 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.83 | 12.443% | $11.0531 | $11.05 | $11.05 | $11.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.75 | 7.830% | $22.3747 | $22.37 | $22.35 | $22.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.28 | 4.827% | $42.2243 | $42.22 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.25 | 5.809% | $27.7749 | $27.77 | $27.75 | $27.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $519.86 | $549.2366 | $549.21 | $549.10 | $549.30 | |