| 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 | $245.55 | 3.237% | $253.4985 | $253.50 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.99 | 5.579% | $235.4306 | $235.43 | $235.45 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.83 | 3.707% | $162.6437 | $162.64 | $162.65 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.44 | 10.535% | $252.5062 | $252.51 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.66 | 13.111% | $232.6241 | $232.62 | $232.60 | $232.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.40 | 10.713% | $269.4754 | $269.48 | $269.50 | $269.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.71 | 5.313% | $245.0739 | $245.07 | $245.05 | $245.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,535.58 | $1,651.2524 | $1,651.25 | $1,651.25 | $1,651.20 | |