| 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 | $240.91 | 5.369% | $253.8445 | $253.84 | $253.85 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.46 | 10.389% | $88.819 | $88.82 | $88.80 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.77 | 3.326% | $213.6472 | $213.65 | $213.65 | $213.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.83 | 12.339% | $24.5236 | $24.52 | $24.50 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.62 | 4.460% | $37.2087 | $37.21 | $37.20 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.38 | 8.500% | $191.3723 | $191.37 | $191.35 | $191.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.75 | 8.533% | $177.7228 | $177.72 | $177.70 | $177.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $925.72 | $987.1381 | $987.13 | $987.05 | $987.00 | |