| 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 | $245.92 | 3.193% | $253.7722 | $253.77 | $253.75 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.37 | 10.653% | $201.7979 | $201.80 | $201.80 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.76 | 4.625% | $17.5352 | $17.54 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.33 | 8.262% | $201.7246 | $201.72 | $201.70 | $201.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.27 | 10.328% | $62.0816 | $62.08 | $62.10 | $62.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.46 | 8.657% | $8.1058 | $8.11 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.76 | 10.682% | $41.7935 | $41.79 | $41.80 | $41.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $732.87 | $786.8108 | $786.81 | $786.80 | $786.80 | |