| 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 | $245.60 | 3.164% | $253.3708 | $253.37 | $253.35 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.40 | 4.537% | $80.9116 | $80.91 | $80.90 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.30 | 11.544% | $65.0302 | $65.03 | $65.05 | $65.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.90 | 11.456% | $257.3519 | $257.35 | $257.35 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.81 | 12.595% | $276.7698 | $276.77 | $276.75 | $276.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.68 | 12.802% | $235.3952 | $235.40 | $235.40 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.79 | 11.722% | $151.7073 | $151.71 | $151.70 | $151.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,202.48 | $1,320.5368 | $1,320.54 | $1,320.50 | $1,320.60 | |