| 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 | $244.51 | 3.575% | $253.2512 | $253.25 | $253.25 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.43 | 3.392% | $25.2587 | $25.26 | $25.25 | $25.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.57 | 12.682% | $162.9044 | $162.90 | $162.90 | $162.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.53 | 13.505% | $17.6273 | $17.63 | $17.65 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.40 | 13.716% | $80.0561 | $80.06 | $80.05 | $80.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.84 | 5.318% | $6.1506 | $6.15 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.90 | 10.448% | $19.7702 | $19.77 | $19.75 | $19.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $523.18 | $565.0185 | $565.02 | $565.00 | $565.20 | |