| 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 | $244.95 | 3.553% | $253.6531 | $253.65 | $253.65 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.82 | 12.734% | $84.3476 | $84.35 | $84.35 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.45 | 8.685% | $160.256 | $160.26 | $160.25 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.27 | 11.445% | $247.7088 | $247.71 | $247.70 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.41 | 13.338% | $155.7377 | $155.74 | $155.75 | $155.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.72 | 5.539% | $50.3632 | $50.36 | $50.35 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.26 | 11.816% | $208.2685 | $208.27 | $208.25 | $208.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,060.88 | $1,160.3349 | $1,160.34 | $1,160.30 | $1,160.40 | |