| 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 | $242.40 | 4.370% | $252.9929 | $252.99 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.65 | 4.418% | $168.7917 | $168.79 | $168.80 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.61 | 8.554% | $83.1632 | $83.16 | $83.15 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.90 | 8.597% | $149.7553 | $149.76 | $149.75 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.50 | 12.215% | $168.8836 | $168.88 | $168.90 | $168.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.59 | 4.176% | $180.8391 | $180.84 | $180.85 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.40 | 8.861% | $198.5625 | $198.56 | $198.55 | $198.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,125.05 | $1,202.9883 | $1,202.98 | $1,203.00 | $1,203.10 | |