| 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 | $249.84 | 3.450% | $258.4595 | $258.46 | $258.45 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.96 | 8.307% | $139.6727 | $139.67 | $139.65 | $139.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.93 | 11.225% | $151.1881 | $151.19 | $151.20 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.88 | 5.173% | $240.72 | $240.72 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.70 | 6.709% | $267.5195 | $267.52 | $267.50 | $267.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.47 | 8.426% | $95.9245 | $95.92 | $95.90 | $95.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.61 | 11.630% | $135.7532 | $135.75 | $135.75 | $135.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,204.39 | $1,289.2375 | $1,289.23 | $1,289.15 | $1,289.30 | |