| 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 | $245.86 | 3.248% | $253.8455 | $253.85 | $253.85 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.60 | 11.175% | $211.8996 | $211.90 | $211.90 | $211.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.93 | 7.815% | $259.7587 | $259.76 | $259.75 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.48 | 13.494% | $10.7592 | $10.76 | $10.75 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.36 | 10.659% | $204.0109 | $204.01 | $204.00 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.47 | 12.841% | $166.4066 | $166.41 | $166.40 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.35 | 13.805% | $141.5165 | $141.52 | $141.50 | $141.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,143.05 | $1,248.1970 | $1,248.21 | $1,248.15 | $1,248.20 | |