| 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 | $244.26 | 3.830% | $253.6152 | $253.62 | $253.60 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.74 | 11.421% | $52.0782 | $52.08 | $52.10 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.49 | 12.729% | $161.7548 | $161.75 | $161.75 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.27 | 13.787% | $83.3717 | $83.37 | $83.35 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.36 | 4.351% | $208.0342 | $208.03 | $208.05 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.81 | 5.557% | $110.6343 | $110.63 | $110.65 | $110.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.37 | 8.817% | $216.9485 | $216.95 | $216.95 | $216.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,011.30 | $1,086.4369 | $1,086.43 | $1,086.45 | $1,086.40 | |