| 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 | $242.38 | 4.700% | $253.7719 | $253.77 | $253.75 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.49 | 13.845% | $17.6346 | $17.63 | $17.65 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.95 | 3.702% | $125.4276 | $125.43 | $125.45 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.39 | 5.225% | $54.0751 | $54.08 | $54.10 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.79 | 7.125% | $143.3225 | $143.32 | $143.30 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.67 | 3.859% | $161.6773 | $161.68 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.73 | 8.808% | $74.7837 | $74.78 | $74.80 | $74.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.40 | $830.6927 | $830.69 | $830.75 | $830.70 | |