| 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 | $246.25 | 3.125% | $253.9453 | $253.95 | $253.95 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.48 | 9.187% | $270.216 | $270.22 | $270.20 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.90 | 3.397% | $255.2872 | $255.29 | $255.30 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.98 | 9.159% | $115.6867 | $115.69 | $115.70 | $115.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.81 | 13.177% | $11.1027 | $11.10 | $11.10 | $11.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.73 | 4.777% | $222.8921 | $222.89 | $222.90 | $222.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.79 | 9.304% | $231.4949 | $231.49 | $231.50 | $231.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,280.94 | $1,360.6249 | $1,360.63 | $1,360.65 | $1,360.60 | |