| 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 | $244.39 | 3.540% | $253.0414 | $253.04 | $253.05 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.99 | 12.765% | $92.456 | $92.46 | $92.45 | $92.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.70 | 3.800% | $78.5766 | $78.58 | $78.60 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.79 | 12.328% | $227.79 | $227.79 | $227.80 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.92 | 10.161% | $40.6714 | $40.67 | $40.65 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.49 | 8.156% | $79.4838 | $79.48 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $67.34 | 10.628% | $74.4969 | $74.50 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.62 | $846.5161 | $846.52 | $846.55 | $846.60 | |