| 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 | $245.99 | 3.138% | $253.7092 | $253.71 | $253.70 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.26 | 7.807% | $184.6303 | $184.63 | $184.65 | $184.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.52 | 9.758% | $116.9142 | $116.91 | $116.90 | $116.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.90 | 7.471% | $62.2257 | $62.23 | $62.25 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.77 | 6.566% | $209.6899 | $209.69 | $209.70 | $209.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.65 | 8.835% | $177.0201 | $177.02 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.67 | 6.526% | $167.9595 | $167.96 | $167.95 | $168.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.76 | $1,172.1489 | $1,172.15 | $1,172.15 | $1,172.10 | |