| 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 | $242.26 | 4.424% | $252.9776 | $252.98 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.34 | 7.732% | $154.423 | $154.42 | $154.40 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.38 | 3.715% | $59.5117 | $59.51 | $59.50 | $59.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.29 | 3.630% | $16.8813 | $16.88 | $16.90 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.53 | 4.516% | $11.0055 | $11.01 | $11.00 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.55 | 9.837% | $251.0325 | $251.03 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.36 | 6.416% | $135.5314 | $135.53 | $135.55 | $135.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $825.71 | $881.3630 | $881.36 | $881.40 | $881.30 | |