| 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 | $242.47 | 4.519% | $253.4272 | $253.43 | $253.45 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.98 | 8.789% | $214.2926 | $214.29 | $214.30 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.73 | 7.252% | $241.0274 | $241.03 | $241.05 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.77 | 8.517% | $183.1441 | $183.14 | $183.15 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.51 | 11.319% | $257.7146 | $257.71 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.88 | 4.411% | $161.7118 | $161.71 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.63 | 10.426% | $20.5724 | $20.57 | $20.55 | $20.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,237.97 | $1,331.8901 | $1,331.88 | $1,331.90 | $1,331.80 | |