| 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 | $225.60 | 12.247% | $253.2292 | $253.23 | $253.25 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.49 | 5.761% | $253.287 | $253.29 | $253.30 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.31 | 9.826% | $185.9464 | $185.95 | $185.95 | $185.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.33 | 12.653% | $160.339 | $160.34 | $160.35 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.47 | 10.445% | $138.5753 | $138.58 | $138.60 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.56 | 5.741% | $38.6589 | $38.66 | $38.65 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.58 | 13.698% | $267.8497 | $267.85 | $267.85 | $267.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,174.34 | $1,297.8855 | $1,297.90 | $1,297.95 | $1,297.80 | |