| 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 | $240.47 | 5.438% | $253.5468 | $253.55 | $253.55 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.87 | 4.817% | $38.646 | $38.65 | $38.65 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.49 | 9.149% | $85.6711 | $85.67 | $85.65 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.43 | 8.170% | $218.9685 | $218.97 | $218.95 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.35 | 7.488% | $182.0309 | $182.03 | $182.05 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.94 | 12.731% | $141.9734 | $141.97 | $141.95 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.89 | 3.186% | $66.9574 | $66.96 | $66.95 | $67.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $918.44 | $987.7941 | $987.80 | $987.75 | $987.80 | |