| 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 | $239.76 | 5.635% | $253.2705 | $253.27 | $253.25 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.94 | 4.799% | $165.5195 | $165.52 | $165.50 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.40 | 13.106% | $233.4508 | $233.45 | $233.45 | $233.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.84 | 8.296% | $246.7416 | $246.74 | $246.75 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.42 | 3.110% | $41.6771 | $41.68 | $41.70 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.83 | 13.579% | $280.347 | $280.35 | $280.35 | $280.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.92 | 7.388% | $32.1305 | $32.13 | $32.15 | $32.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,149.11 | $1,253.1370 | $1,253.14 | $1,253.15 | $1,253.10 | |