| 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 | $241.76 | 5.405% | $254.8271 | $254.83 | $254.85 | $254.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.35 | 12.389% | $182.4635 | $182.46 | $182.45 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.54 | 10.175% | $71.1069 | $71.11 | $71.10 | $71.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.26 | 12.865% | $29.6383 | $29.64 | $29.65 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.31 | 8.253% | $18.7386 | $18.74 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.28 | 3.126% | $22.9765 | $22.98 | $23.00 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.48 | 5.682% | $18.4732 | $18.47 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $551.98 | $598.2241 | $598.23 | $598.25 | $598.20 | |