| 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 | $242.32 | 4.685% | $253.6727 | $253.67 | $253.65 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.31 | 7.218% | $194.397 | $194.40 | $194.40 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.32 | 8.228% | $189.7453 | $189.75 | $189.75 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.59 | 4.815% | $182.9965 | $183.00 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.36 | 8.675% | $112.3265 | $112.33 | $112.35 | $112.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.27 | 5.728% | $241.3453 | $241.35 | $241.35 | $241.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.42 | 6.863% | $146.8511 | $146.85 | $146.85 | $146.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,242.59 | $1,321.3344 | $1,321.35 | $1,321.35 | $1,321.30 | |