| 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 | 3.363% | $253.4978 | $253.50 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.76 | 4.462% | $229.5657 | $229.57 | $229.55 | $229.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.89 | 8.592% | $192.0884 | $192.09 | $192.10 | $192.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.81 | 12.159% | $54.7448 | $54.74 | $54.75 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.36 | 4.628% | $220.0955 | $220.10 | $220.10 | $220.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.91 | 7.374% | $78.2864 | $78.29 | $78.30 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.87 | 7.675% | $50.4673 | $50.47 | $50.45 | $50.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,020.85 | $1,078.7459 | $1,078.76 | $1,078.75 | $1,078.80 | |