| 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 | $244.85 | 3.350% | $253.0525 | $253.05 | $253.05 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.88 | 7.496% | $247.1118 | $247.11 | $247.10 | $247.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.78 | 7.198% | $95.1704 | $95.17 | $95.15 | $95.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.52 | 12.512% | $140.0999 | $140.10 | $140.10 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.43 | 11.868% | $271.2016 | $271.20 | $271.20 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.69 | 5.332% | $5.9934 | $5.99 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.31 | 3.134% | $228.2459 | $228.25 | $228.25 | $228.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,157.46 | $1,240.8755 | $1,240.87 | $1,240.85 | $1,240.90 | |