| 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 | $244.60 | 3.535% | $253.2466 | $253.25 | $253.25 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.93 | 8.460% | $260.2281 | $260.23 | $260.25 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.82 | 6.684% | $69.1526 | $69.15 | $69.15 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.25 | 6.738% | $196.6648 | $196.66 | $196.65 | $196.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.46 | 3.769% | $168.5831 | $168.58 | $168.60 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.86 | 11.558% | $179.4522 | $179.45 | $179.45 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.78 | 10.378% | $26.2479 | $26.25 | $26.25 | $26.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,080.70 | $1,153.5753 | $1,153.57 | $1,153.60 | $1,153.60 | |