| 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 | $244.54 | 3.692% | $253.5684 | $253.57 | $253.55 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.61 | 6.380% | $81.4977 | $81.50 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.81 | 9.714% | $93.0484 | $93.05 | $93.05 | $93.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.57 | 8.721% | $15.8406 | $15.84 | $15.85 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.28 | 4.506% | $5.5179 | $5.52 | $5.50 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.61 | 13.547% | $90.3948 | $90.39 | $90.40 | $90.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.94 | 11.772% | $68.1139 | $68.11 | $68.10 | $68.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $566.36 | $607.9817 | $607.98 | $607.95 | $607.90 | |