| 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 | $245.60 | 3.177% | $253.4027 | $253.40 | $253.40 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.87 | 13.208% | $71.1739 | $71.17 | $71.15 | $71.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.42 | 6.477% | $204.883 | $204.88 | $204.90 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.67 | 3.676% | $102.2971 | $102.30 | $102.30 | $102.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.25 | 13.568% | $66.1534 | $66.15 | $66.15 | $66.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.58 | 12.339% | $159.0496 | $159.05 | $159.05 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.60 | 13.130% | $249.5648 | $249.56 | $249.55 | $249.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,019.99 | $1,106.5245 | $1,106.51 | $1,106.50 | $1,106.60 | |