| 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 | $244.35 | 3.846% | $253.7477 | $253.75 | $253.75 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.68 | 8.181% | $175.9889 | $175.99 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.63 | 6.831% | $250.6576 | $250.66 | $250.65 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.32 | 3.355% | $71.6457 | $71.65 | $71.65 | $71.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.47 | 11.392% | $57.3335 | $57.33 | $57.35 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.71 | 4.251% | $119.5863 | $119.59 | $119.60 | $119.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.97 | 4.371% | $240.022 | $240.02 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,107.13 | $1,168.9817 | $1,168.99 | $1,169.00 | $1,168.90 | |