| 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 | $244.91 | 3.334% | $253.0753 | $253.08 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.45 | 6.344% | $266.3385 | $266.34 | $266.35 | $266.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.60 | 7.723% | $105.1376 | $105.14 | $105.15 | $105.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.25 | 8.433% | $147.74 | $147.74 | $147.75 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.43 | 13.461% | $195.6408 | $195.64 | $195.65 | $195.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.57 | 7.675% | $143.8215 | $143.82 | $143.80 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.60 | 8.152% | $186.6704 | $186.67 | $186.65 | $186.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,207.81 | $1,298.4241 | $1,298.43 | $1,298.45 | $1,298.30 | |