| 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 | $245.45 | 3.333% | $253.6308 | $253.63 | $253.65 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.84 | 13.697% | $228.3491 | $228.35 | $228.35 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.98 | 6.138% | $221.8072 | $221.81 | $221.80 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.85 | 9.552% | $213.4621 | $213.46 | $213.45 | $213.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.58 | 13.112% | $230.2734 | $230.27 | $230.25 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.58 | 9.179% | $153.4838 | $153.48 | $153.50 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.75 | 5.472% | $114.7008 | $114.70 | $114.70 | $114.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,303.03 | $1,415.7072 | $1,415.70 | $1,415.70 | $1,415.70 | |