| 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 | $245.52 | 3.567% | $254.2777 | $254.28 | $254.30 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.33 | 5.835% | $220.4861 | $220.49 | $220.50 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.46 | 9.554% | $186.7457 | $186.75 | $186.75 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.41 | 6.305% | $170.5239 | $170.52 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.50 | 3.299% | $55.265 | $55.27 | $55.25 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.52 | 9.855% | $46.7103 | $46.71 | $46.70 | $46.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.75 | 3.374% | $84.5082 | $84.51 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $962.49 | $1,018.5169 | $1,018.53 | $1,018.50 | $1,018.50 | |