| 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 | $242.78 | 4.277% | $253.1637 | $253.16 | $253.15 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.86 | 11.679% | $161.7782 | $161.78 | $161.80 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.83 | 12.846% | $31.405 | $31.41 | $31.40 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.56 | 13.584% | $264.151 | $264.15 | $264.15 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.99 | 5.401% | $23.1777 | $23.18 | $23.20 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.30 | 3.192% | $63.2567 | $63.26 | $63.25 | $63.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.56 | 3.436% | $243.6538 | $243.65 | $243.65 | $243.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $966.88 | $1,040.5861 | $1,040.59 | $1,040.60 | $1,040.80 | |