| 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 | $250.49 | 3.177% | $258.4481 | $258.45 | $258.45 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.55 | 7.657% | $147.0056 | $147.01 | $147.00 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.45 | 13.222% | $231.4824 | $231.48 | $231.50 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.59 | 3.719% | $136.4838 | $136.48 | $136.50 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.86 | 5.606% | $166.7096 | $166.71 | $166.70 | $166.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.32 | 3.131% | $138.5256 | $138.53 | $138.55 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.63 | 10.346% | $157.3865 | $157.39 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,157.89 | $1,236.0416 | $1,236.05 | $1,236.10 | $1,236.00 | |