| 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 | 3.655% | $253.4468 | $253.45 | $253.45 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.41 | 12.744% | $116.5886 | $116.59 | $116.60 | $116.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.73 | 5.694% | $192.0777 | $192.08 | $192.10 | $192.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.34 | 12.396% | $280.2482 | $280.25 | $280.25 | $280.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.66 | 5.130% | $138.4142 | $138.41 | $138.40 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.65 | 9.321% | $118.7773 | $118.78 | $118.80 | $118.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.84 | 8.669% | $68.2876 | $68.29 | $68.30 | $68.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,082.14 | $1,167.8404 | $1,167.85 | $1,167.90 | $1,167.80 | |