| 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 | $245.25 | 3.249% | $253.2182 | $253.22 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.34 | 6.372% | $248.2084 | $248.21 | $248.20 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.58 | 8.607% | $226.5325 | $226.53 | $226.55 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.61 | 4.516% | $158.4567 | $158.46 | $158.45 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.76 | 6.649% | $26.4063 | $26.41 | $26.40 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.26 | 8.112% | $87.8518 | $87.85 | $87.85 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.39 | 7.618% | $166.1514 | $166.15 | $166.15 | $166.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.19 | $1,166.8253 | $1,166.83 | $1,166.80 | $1,166.90 | |