| 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 | $240.89 | 5.124% | $253.2332 | $253.23 | $253.25 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.50 | 4.604% | $171.0275 | $171.03 | $171.05 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.51 | 9.440% | $210.6829 | $210.68 | $210.70 | $210.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.85 | 6.541% | $238.492 | $238.49 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.30 | 11.106% | $252.5439 | $252.54 | $252.55 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.40 | 12.831% | $274.6307 | $274.63 | $274.65 | $274.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $67.88 | 8.689% | $73.7781 | $73.78 | $73.80 | $73.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,359.33 | $1,474.3883 | $1,474.38 | $1,474.50 | $1,474.30 | |