| 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 | $223.37 | 13.475% | $253.4691 | $253.47 | $253.45 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.51 | 3.228% | $42.8499 | $42.85 | $42.85 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.61 | 8.233% | $264.7487 | $264.75 | $264.75 | $264.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.58 | 9.720% | $142.1752 | $142.18 | $142.20 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.83 | 4.227% | $215.5727 | $215.57 | $215.55 | $215.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.85 | 5.276% | $77.7463 | $77.75 | $77.75 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.82 | 7.403% | $149.0968 | $149.10 | $149.10 | $149.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,058.57 | $1,145.6587 | $1,145.67 | $1,145.65 | $1,145.60 | |