| 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 | $245.31 | 3.488% | $253.8664 | $253.87 | $253.85 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.66 | 4.844% | $148.522 | $148.52 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.59 | 12.412% | $217.6184 | $217.62 | $217.60 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.62 | 11.815% | $260.1041 | $260.10 | $260.10 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.49 | 11.830% | $51.9898 | $51.99 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.32 | 3.111% | $219.9564 | $219.96 | $219.95 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.71 | 3.572% | $42.1642 | $42.16 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,113.70 | $1,194.2213 | $1,194.22 | $1,194.15 | $1,194.30 | |