| 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 | $245.83 | 3.179% | $253.6449 | $253.64 | $253.65 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.30 | 5.296% | $262.5029 | $262.50 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.34 | 12.748% | $230.3893 | $230.39 | $230.40 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.70 | 4.419% | $79.0452 | $79.05 | $79.05 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.41 | 4.505% | $18.1943 | $18.19 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.86 | 11.570% | $84.637 | $84.64 | $84.65 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.48 | 6.602% | $98.5855 | $98.59 | $98.60 | $98.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $960.92 | $1,026.9991 | $1,027.00 | $1,027.05 | $1,026.90 | |