| 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 | $243.78 | 3.591% | $252.5341 | $252.53 | $252.55 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.37 | 4.333% | $160.0155 | $160.02 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.67 | 4.744% | $252.0874 | $252.09 | $252.10 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.44 | 13.239% | $112.6049 | $112.60 | $112.60 | $112.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.26 | 3.246% | $67.3783 | $67.38 | $67.40 | $67.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.96 | 11.649% | $183.0597 | $183.06 | $183.05 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.26 | 5.159% | $233.7264 | $233.73 | $233.75 | $233.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,188.74 | $1,261.4063 | $1,261.41 | $1,261.45 | $1,261.40 | |