| 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 | $244.86 | 3.688% | $253.8904 | $253.89 | $253.90 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.83 | 12.778% | $152.0586 | $152.06 | $152.05 | $152.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.69 | 13.708% | $186.1286 | $186.13 | $186.15 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.67 | 4.860% | $51.0354 | $51.04 | $51.05 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.30 | 11.364% | $270.9486 | $270.95 | $270.95 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.44 | 5.840% | $254.4817 | $254.48 | $254.50 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.82 | 8.391% | $133.1258 | $133.13 | $133.15 | $133.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,198.61 | $1,301.6691 | $1,301.68 | $1,301.75 | $1,301.60 | |