| 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 | $245.78 | 3.251% | $253.7703 | $253.77 | $253.75 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.33 | 6.863% | $177.7452 | $177.75 | $177.75 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.68 | 7.741% | $243.1499 | $243.15 | $243.15 | $243.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.35 | 13.474% | $82.0984 | $82.10 | $82.10 | $82.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.97 | 9.109% | $13.0603 | $13.06 | $13.05 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.45 | 13.598% | $91.3896 | $91.39 | $91.40 | $91.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.86 | 11.654% | $136.0616 | $136.06 | $136.05 | $136.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $924.42 | $997.2753 | $997.28 | $997.25 | $997.30 | |