| 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 | $245.26 | 3.203% | $253.1157 | $253.12 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.35 | 9.560% | $140.6203 | $140.62 | $140.60 | $140.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.88 | 6.200% | $170.8546 | $170.85 | $170.85 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.70 | 10.471% | $258.1707 | $258.17 | $258.15 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.90 | 10.849% | $238.2145 | $238.21 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.87 | 12.128% | $184.8654 | $184.87 | $184.85 | $184.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.96 | 10.573% | $54.1365 | $54.14 | $54.15 | $54.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,196.92 | $1,299.9777 | $1,299.98 | $1,299.90 | $1,300.00 | |