| 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 | $241.91 | 4.615% | $253.0741 | $253.07 | $253.05 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.99 | 6.789% | $51.248 | $51.25 | $51.25 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.66 | 13.365% | $50.6288 | $50.63 | $50.65 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.56 | 11.686% | $74.3382 | $74.34 | $74.35 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.25 | 7.450% | $113.0911 | $113.09 | $113.10 | $113.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.75 | 5.529% | $72.5512 | $72.55 | $72.55 | $72.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.56 | 5.774% | $238.5838 | $238.58 | $238.60 | $238.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.68 | $853.5152 | $853.51 | $853.55 | $853.50 | |