| 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 | $244.90 | 3.531% | $253.5474 | $253.55 | $253.55 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.72 | 10.216% | $214.6126 | $214.61 | $214.60 | $214.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.46 | 10.381% | $19.2725 | $19.27 | $19.25 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.94 | 4.874% | $206.5389 | $206.54 | $206.55 | $206.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.30 | 11.195% | $103.7449 | $103.74 | $103.75 | $103.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.48 | 4.277% | $16.1421 | $16.14 | $16.15 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.73 | 4.830% | $226.1498 | $226.15 | $226.15 | $226.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $978.53 | $1,040.0082 | $1,040.00 | $1,040.00 | $1,039.80 | |