| 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 | $244.78 | 3.478% | $253.2934 | $253.29 | $253.30 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.76 | 12.318% | $216.5042 | $216.50 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.39 | 4.296% | $44.2111 | $44.21 | $44.20 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.35 | 8.132% | $92.2907 | $92.29 | $92.30 | $92.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.30 | 9.193% | $232.9087 | $232.91 | $232.90 | $232.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.26 | 9.787% | $157.2809 | $157.28 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.73 | 8.347% | $261.9072 | $261.91 | $261.90 | $261.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.57 | $1,258.3962 | $1,258.39 | $1,258.40 | $1,258.40 | |