| 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 | $245.46 | 3.105% | $253.0815 | $253.08 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.79 | 13.111% | $247.4756 | $247.48 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.45 | 11.769% | $8.3268 | $8.33 | $8.35 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.56 | 4.376% | $44.4224 | $44.42 | $44.40 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.76 | 3.653% | $14.2627 | $14.26 | $14.25 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.33 | 9.569% | $239.222 | $239.22 | $239.20 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.92 | 7.187% | $33.1422 | $33.14 | $33.15 | $33.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $777.27 | $839.9332 | $839.93 | $839.95 | $839.90 | |