| 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 | $242.57 | 4.636% | $253.8155 | $253.82 | $253.80 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.93 | 10.697% | $194.7492 | $194.75 | $194.75 | $194.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.53 | 7.109% | $261.9136 | $261.91 | $261.90 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.72 | 7.866% | $237.0032 | $237.00 | $237.00 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.64 | 8.509% | $232.9037 | $232.90 | $232.90 | $232.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.93 | 8.595% | $179.1057 | $179.11 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.31 | 9.836% | $170.5863 | $170.59 | $170.60 | $170.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,417.63 | $1,530.0772 | $1,530.08 | $1,530.05 | $1,530.00 | |