| 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 | $242.92 | 4.415% | $253.6449 | $253.64 | $253.65 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.61 | 7.271% | $80.0349 | $80.03 | $80.05 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.34 | 9.557% | $262.2137 | $262.21 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.74 | 11.680% | $25.396 | $25.40 | $25.40 | $25.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.82 | 3.870% | $44.4771 | $44.48 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.77 | 8.414% | $263.1967 | $263.20 | $263.20 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.89 | 7.596% | $84.8825 | $84.88 | $84.90 | $84.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $944.09 | $1,013.8458 | $1,013.84 | $1,013.90 | $1,013.80 | |