| 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 | $244.50 | 3.639% | $253.3974 | $253.40 | $253.40 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.29 | 4.444% | $8.6584 | $8.66 | $8.65 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.62 | 13.253% | $26.7504 | $26.75 | $26.75 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.33 | 5.719% | $140.9551 | $140.96 | $140.95 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.26 | 10.690% | $187.3539 | $187.35 | $187.35 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.33 | 11.220% | $163.8604 | $163.86 | $163.85 | $163.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.39 | 5.343% | $253.234 | $253.23 | $253.25 | $253.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $966.72 | $1,034.2096 | $1,034.21 | $1,034.20 | $1,034.40 | |