| 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 | $245.52 | 3.365% | $253.7817 | $253.78 | $253.80 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.48 | 10.509% | $158.5583 | $158.56 | $158.55 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.32 | 5.573% | $253.713 | $253.71 | $253.70 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.44 | 4.772% | $198.4801 | $198.48 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.71 | 7.633% | $119.1605 | $119.16 | $119.15 | $119.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.67 | 12.116% | $269.8296 | $269.83 | $269.85 | $269.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.84 | 9.257% | $213.9689 | $213.97 | $213.95 | $214.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,365.98 | $1,467.4921 | $1,467.49 | $1,467.50 | $1,467.60 | |