| 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 | $245.34 | 3.213% | $253.2228 | $253.22 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.39 | 6.850% | $131.8422 | $131.84 | $131.85 | $131.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.49 | 9.466% | $251.2135 | $251.21 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.91 | 11.816% | $255.958 | $255.96 | $255.95 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.75 | 9.428% | $208.7339 | $208.73 | $208.75 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.68 | 3.269% | $29.6175 | $29.62 | $29.60 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.96 | 12.586% | $32.6049 | $32.60 | $32.60 | $32.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,075.52 | $1,163.1928 | $1,163.18 | $1,163.15 | $1,163.10 | |