| 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 | $241.29 | 5.238% | $253.9288 | $253.93 | $253.95 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.61 | 7.854% | $184.0097 | $184.01 | $184.00 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.34 | 4.669% | $138.519 | $138.52 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.55 | 9.204% | $270.3345 | $270.33 | $270.35 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.91 | 7.821% | $266.2208 | $266.22 | $266.20 | $266.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.49 | 7.319% | $214.0907 | $214.09 | $214.10 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.34 | 7.628% | $246.8341 | $246.83 | $246.85 | $246.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,467.53 | $1,573.9376 | $1,573.93 | $1,573.95 | $1,573.80 | |