| 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 | $245.72 | 3.360% | $253.9762 | $253.98 | $254.00 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.82 | 6.310% | $191.1666 | $191.17 | $191.15 | $191.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.90 | 4.165% | $242.6003 | $242.60 | $242.60 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.96 | 7.558% | $164.5207 | $164.52 | $164.50 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.88 | 5.407% | $14.6305 | $14.63 | $14.65 | $14.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.51 | 8.837% | $133.3362 | $133.34 | $133.35 | $133.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.43 | 7.495% | $183.2037 | $183.20 | $183.20 | $183.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,118.22 | $1,183.4342 | $1,183.44 | $1,183.45 | $1,183.40 | |