| 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 | $245.29 | 3.199% | $253.1368 | $253.14 | $253.15 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.40 | 3.315% | $120.2587 | $120.26 | $120.25 | $120.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.44 | 7.652% | $264.2211 | $264.22 | $264.20 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.48 | 10.275% | $83.2356 | $83.24 | $83.25 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.40 | 11.799% | $115.6002 | $115.60 | $115.60 | $115.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.94 | 9.484% | $229.8507 | $229.85 | $229.85 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.92 | 10.309% | $6.5303 | $6.53 | $6.55 | $6.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.87 | $1,072.8334 | $1,072.84 | $1,072.85 | $1,072.80 | |