| 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 | $242.82 | 4.365% | $253.4191 | $253.42 | $253.40 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.59 | 10.728% | $56.0173 | $56.02 | $56.00 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.71 | 11.286% | $158.8163 | $158.82 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.41 | 5.597% | $22.6083 | $22.61 | $22.60 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.27 | 4.844% | $7.6222 | $7.62 | $7.60 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.85 | 12.660% | $173.3274 | $173.33 | $173.35 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.40 | 13.659% | $218.6799 | $218.68 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.05 | $890.4905 | $890.50 | $890.45 | $890.40 | |