| 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 | $242.75 | 4.572% | $253.8485 | $253.85 | $253.85 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.75 | 11.455% | $260.5261 | $260.53 | $260.55 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.79 | 13.530% | $98.5327 | $98.53 | $98.55 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.63 | 3.309% | $233.0961 | $233.10 | $233.10 | $233.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.31 | 12.301% | $177.7837 | $177.78 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.41 | 11.558% | $206.8397 | $206.84 | $206.85 | $206.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.74 | 9.824% | $246.8185 | $246.82 | $246.80 | $246.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,357.38 | $1,477.4453 | $1,477.45 | $1,477.50 | $1,477.30 | |