| 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 | $245.47 | 3.144% | $253.1876 | $253.19 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.35 | 6.838% | $174.5199 | $174.52 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.72 | 8.705% | $243.1948 | $243.19 | $243.20 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.67 | 10.262% | $56.9724 | $56.97 | $56.95 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.65 | 12.256% | $53.49 | $53.49 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.92 | 6.380% | $121.1881 | $121.19 | $121.20 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.35 | 8.298% | $259.2113 | $259.21 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,085.13 | $1,161.7641 | $1,161.76 | $1,161.75 | $1,161.80 | |