| 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 | $244.95 | 3.619% | $253.8147 | $253.81 | $253.80 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.47 | 10.766% | $109.0713 | $109.07 | $109.05 | $109.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.42 | 5.589% | $98.6412 | $98.64 | $98.65 | $98.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.65 | 3.380% | $86.4774 | $86.48 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.64 | 9.194% | $77.1346 | $77.13 | $77.15 | $77.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.34 | 6.685% | $156.1228 | $156.12 | $156.10 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.49 | 9.570% | $71.7574 | $71.76 | $71.75 | $71.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.96 | $853.0194 | $853.01 | $853.00 | $853.00 | |