| 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 | $244.74 | 3.590% | $253.5262 | $253.53 | $253.55 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.37 | 4.290% | $166.207 | $166.21 | $166.20 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.30 | 5.754% | $254.1269 | $254.13 | $254.15 | $254.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.76 | 6.376% | $101.8657 | $101.87 | $101.85 | $101.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.31 | 12.484% | $45.3423 | $45.34 | $45.35 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.77 | 3.645% | $231.9264 | $231.93 | $231.95 | $231.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.32 | 6.521% | $262.3825 | $262.38 | $262.40 | $262.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,250.57 | $1,315.3770 | $1,315.39 | $1,315.45 | $1,315.30 | |