| 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 | $245.65 | 3.316% | $253.7958 | $253.80 | $253.80 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.58 | 9.873% | $40.1915 | $40.19 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.61 | 8.823% | $192.1923 | $192.19 | $192.20 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.68 | 5.148% | $140.5618 | $140.56 | $140.55 | $140.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.93 | 6.572% | $32.9627 | $32.96 | $32.95 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.80 | 3.207% | $23.5312 | $23.53 | $23.55 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.68 | 13.699% | $58.7596 | $58.76 | $58.75 | $58.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $697.93 | $741.9949 | $741.99 | $742.00 | $742.10 | |