| 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 | $249.58 | 3.743% | $258.9218 | $258.92 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.68 | 5.765% | $80.043 | $80.04 | $80.05 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.54 | 10.797% | $87.02 | $87.02 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.47 | 13.743% | $283.7547 | $283.75 | $283.75 | $283.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.99 | 11.805% | $55.8913 | $55.89 | $55.90 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.83 | 9.636% | $11.8736 | $11.87 | $11.85 | $11.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.66 | 8.672% | $132.2104 | $132.21 | $132.20 | $132.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.75 | $909.7148 | $909.70 | $909.65 | $909.70 | |