| 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 | $245.89 | 3.251% | $253.8839 | $253.88 | $253.90 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.86 | 6.235% | $216.5707 | $216.57 | $216.55 | $216.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.45 | 13.569% | $228.7848 | $228.78 | $228.80 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.59 | 6.305% | $159.0216 | $159.02 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.90 | 12.852% | $76.6265 | $76.63 | $76.65 | $76.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.45 | 10.828% | $170.0656 | $170.07 | $170.05 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.72 | 10.201% | $123.1166 | $123.12 | $123.10 | $123.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,133.86 | $1,228.0697 | $1,228.07 | $1,228.05 | $1,228.10 | |