| 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 | $245.46 | 3.262% | $253.4669 | $253.47 | $253.45 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.57 | 11.166% | $272.9903 | $272.99 | $273.00 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.74 | 12.146% | $54.66 | $54.66 | $54.65 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.78 | 10.443% | $206.2854 | $206.29 | $206.30 | $206.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.84 | 10.422% | $180.9154 | $180.92 | $180.90 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.30 | 7.164% | $84.9811 | $84.98 | $85.00 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.30 | 8.497% | $246.6137 | $246.61 | $246.60 | $246.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,196.99 | $1,299.9128 | $1,299.92 | $1,299.90 | $1,300.00 | |