| 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 | $243.46 | 4.118% | $253.4857 | $253.49 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.68 | 7.570% | $8.2614 | $8.26 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.42 | 12.261% | $227.2387 | $227.24 | $227.25 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.96 | 6.264% | $116.8479 | $116.85 | $116.85 | $116.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.42 | 5.453% | $42.6241 | $42.62 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.40 | 4.646% | $71.5779 | $71.58 | $71.60 | $71.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.57 | 3.868% | $75.377 | $75.38 | $75.40 | $75.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $744.91 | $795.4127 | $795.42 | $795.45 | $795.40 | |