| 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 | $244.81 | 3.699% | $253.8655 | $253.87 | $253.85 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.52 | 13.564% | $140.2743 | $140.27 | $140.25 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.74 | 13.251% | $93.7039 | $93.70 | $93.70 | $93.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.77 | 6.767% | $140.6869 | $140.69 | $140.70 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.58 | 10.641% | $95.793 | $95.79 | $95.80 | $95.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.99 | 4.131% | $77.0465 | $77.05 | $77.05 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.92 | 11.513% | $166.0652 | $166.07 | $166.05 | $166.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.33 | $967.4353 | $967.44 | $967.40 | $967.50 | |