| 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 | $244.57 | 3.623% | $253.4308 | $253.43 | $253.45 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.76 | 12.740% | $74.1378 | $74.14 | $74.15 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.56 | 10.360% | $231.2704 | $231.27 | $231.25 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.86 | 9.838% | $192.0627 | $192.06 | $192.05 | $192.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.38 | 10.218% | $221.957 | $221.96 | $221.95 | $222.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.49 | 13.625% | $184.6293 | $184.63 | $184.65 | $184.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.25 | 4.599% | $92.3086 | $92.31 | $92.30 | $92.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,146.87 | $1,249.7966 | $1,249.80 | $1,249.80 | $1,249.80 | |