| 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 | $242.67 | 4.351% | $253.2286 | $253.23 | $253.25 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.29 | 4.870% | $224.7259 | $224.73 | $224.75 | $224.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.62 | 8.854% | $67.0758 | $67.08 | $67.10 | $67.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.25 | 12.623% | $186.1095 | $186.11 | $186.10 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.48 | 9.591% | $89.2947 | $89.29 | $89.30 | $89.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.92 | 7.839% | $8.5408 | $8.54 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.42 | 3.473% | $46.9974 | $47.00 | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.65 | $875.9727 | $875.98 | $876.05 | $875.90 | |