| 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 | $244.92 | 3.482% | $253.4481 | $253.45 | $253.45 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.50 | 8.574% | $174.2613 | $174.26 | $174.25 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.32 | 3.526% | $113.1746 | $113.17 | $113.15 | $113.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.30 | 9.555% | $73.7305 | $73.73 | $73.75 | $73.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.64 | 9.159% | $172.0782 | $172.08 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.59 | 13.159% | $242.8279 | $242.83 | $242.85 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.91 | 5.471% | $250.9261 | $250.93 | $250.95 | $250.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,192.18 | $1,280.4467 | $1,280.45 | $1,280.50 | $1,280.40 | |