| 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 | $244.95 | 3.550% | $253.6457 | $253.65 | $253.65 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.70 | 5.376% | $165.1242 | $165.12 | $165.10 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.60 | 5.601% | $164.3152 | $164.32 | $164.30 | $164.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.37 | 13.733% | $83.4459 | $83.45 | $83.45 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.46 | 8.538% | $148.111 | $148.11 | $148.10 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.47 | 11.310% | $250.9707 | $250.97 | $250.95 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.96 | 13.280% | $107.5707 | $107.57 | $107.55 | $107.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.51 | $1,173.1834 | $1,173.19 | $1,173.10 | $1,173.10 | |