| 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 | $244.68 | 3.453% | $253.1288 | $253.13 | $253.15 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.78 | 7.419% | $72.8086 | $72.81 | $72.80 | $72.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.75 | 4.518% | $38.4104 | $38.41 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.51 | 12.821% | $47.9602 | $47.96 | $47.95 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.36 | 6.738% | $188.2431 | $188.24 | $188.25 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.74 | 7.356% | $138.2101 | $138.21 | $138.20 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.72 | 6.430% | $173.1829 | $173.18 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $859.54 | $911.9441 | $911.94 | $911.95 | $911.90 | |