| 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 | $242.73 | 4.593% | $253.8786 | $253.88 | $253.90 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.94 | 7.353% | $171.7004 | $171.70 | $171.70 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.44 | 12.139% | $151.8811 | $151.88 | $151.90 | $151.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.49 | 6.388% | $19.6711 | $19.67 | $19.65 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.87 | 9.664% | $61.2693 | $61.27 | $61.25 | $61.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.76 | 7.693% | $138.6655 | $138.67 | $138.65 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.39 | 3.362% | $220.5642 | $220.56 | $220.55 | $220.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $954.62 | $1,017.6302 | $1,017.63 | $1,017.60 | $1,017.80 | |