| 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 | $240.94 | 5.369% | $253.8761 | $253.88 | $253.90 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.73 | 13.836% | $217.1194 | $217.12 | $217.10 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.94 | 13.855% | $113.7867 | $113.79 | $113.80 | $113.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.62 | 9.568% | $120.1084 | $120.11 | $120.10 | $120.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.74 | 11.349% | $135.5563 | $135.56 | $135.55 | $135.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.85 | 6.489% | $171.2876 | $171.29 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.55 | 4.744% | $258.2463 | $258.25 | $258.25 | $258.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,170.37 | $1,269.9808 | $1,270.00 | $1,270.00 | $1,270.00 | |