| 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 | $246.29 | 3.115% | $253.9619 | $253.96 | $253.95 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.44 | 9.112% | $73.5851 | $73.59 | $73.60 | $73.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.84 | 13.625% | $73.6745 | $73.67 | $73.65 | $73.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.51 | 6.709% | $5.8797 | $5.88 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.42 | 11.417% | $9.3813 | $9.38 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.44 | 5.133% | $80.3637 | $80.36 | $80.35 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.83 | 7.560% | $36.3875 | $36.39 | $36.40 | $36.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $502.77 | $533.2337 | $533.23 | $533.25 | $533.40 | |