| 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 | $245.48 | 3.251% | $253.4606 | $253.46 | $253.45 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.93 | 12.771% | $185.9932 | $185.99 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.37 | 8.253% | $133.5517 | $133.55 | $133.55 | $133.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.78 | 9.378% | $198.8273 | $198.83 | $198.85 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.84 | 10.401% | $47.2958 | $47.30 | $47.30 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.97 | 6.417% | $242.5988 | $242.60 | $242.60 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.72 | 12.861% | $178.0044 | $178.00 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.09 | $1,239.7318 | $1,239.73 | $1,239.75 | $1,239.80 | |