| 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 | $243.64 | 3.365% | $251.8385 | $251.84 | $251.85 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.30 | 7.819% | $153.4264 | $153.43 | $153.45 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.89 | 10.381% | $143.3739 | $143.37 | $143.35 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.61 | 11.590% | $74.3301 | $74.33 | $74.35 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.86 | 13.764% | $183.0008 | $183.00 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.99 | 6.287% | $123.2823 | $123.28 | $123.30 | $123.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.43 | 6.735% | $53.8265 | $53.83 | $53.85 | $53.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $909.72 | $983.0785 | $983.08 | $983.15 | $983.00 | |