| 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 | $243.51 | 4.467% | $254.3876 | $254.39 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.78 | 10.489% | $69.365 | $69.37 | $69.35 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.59 | 13.292% | $83.3716 | $83.37 | $83.35 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.47 | 11.329% | $35.0352 | $35.04 | $35.05 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.63 | 3.813% | $25.5691 | $25.57 | $25.55 | $25.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.37 | 12.162% | $53.1311 | $53.13 | $53.15 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.52 | 8.786% | $12.5321 | $12.53 | $12.55 | $12.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $494.87 | $533.3917 | $533.40 | $533.40 | $533.40 | |