| 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 | $245.92 | 3.103% | $253.5509 | $253.55 | $253.55 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.71 | 8.453% | $100.5468 | $100.55 | $100.55 | $100.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.88 | 8.453% | $235.2129 | $235.21 | $235.20 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.49 | 11.826% | $168.2869 | $168.29 | $168.30 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.76 | 11.557% | $110.1737 | $110.17 | $110.15 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.40 | 13.843% | $137.067 | $137.07 | $137.05 | $137.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.38 | 13.599% | $244.6695 | $244.67 | $244.65 | $244.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,140.54 | $1,249.5077 | $1,249.51 | $1,249.45 | $1,249.60 | |