| 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 | $244.37 | 3.722% | $253.4655 | $253.47 | $253.45 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.38 | 3.482% | $160.7903 | $160.79 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.45 | 12.554% | $98.4285 | $98.43 | $98.45 | $98.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.49 | 9.202% | $206.9269 | $206.93 | $206.95 | $206.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.65 | 8.308% | $153.4183 | $153.42 | $153.40 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.55 | 12.734% | $266.6723 | $266.67 | $266.65 | $266.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.88 | 12.199% | $86.2586 | $86.26 | $86.25 | $86.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,131.77 | $1,225.9604 | $1,225.97 | $1,225.95 | $1,226.00 | |