| 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 | $242.63 | 8.384% | $262.9721 | $262.97 | $262.95 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.99 | 11.379% | $190.447 | $190.45 | $190.45 | $190.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.33 | 4.816% | $255.0488 | $255.05 | $255.05 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.51 | 10.121% | $223.006 | $223.01 | $223.00 | $223.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.46 | 11.521% | $19.4716 | $19.47 | $19.45 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.82 | 7.175% | $148.7803 | $148.78 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.85 | 4.230% | $153.0618 | $153.06 | $153.05 | $153.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,162.59 | $1,252.7876 | $1,252.79 | $1,252.75 | $1,252.80 | |