| 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 | $241.84 | 4.810% | $253.4725 | $253.47 | $253.45 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.89 | 12.458% | $34.7383 | $34.74 | $34.75 | $34.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.62 | 3.596% | $53.4763 | $53.48 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.58 | 8.666% | $25.6234 | $25.62 | $25.60 | $25.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.47 | 3.403% | $74.9362 | $74.94 | $74.95 | $74.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.46 | 12.848% | $131.4228 | $131.42 | $131.40 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.26 | 11.267% | $267.3301 | $267.33 | $267.35 | $267.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $777.12 | $840.9996 | $841.00 | $841.00 | $840.90 | |