| 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 | $247.58 | 4.272% | $258.1566 | $258.16 | $258.15 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.72 | 8.834% | $250.0135 | $250.01 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.29 | 4.138% | $252.316 | $252.32 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.25 | 4.861% | $160.6995 | $160.70 | $160.70 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.69 | 13.339% | $95.9868 | $95.99 | $96.00 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.77 | 13.183% | $99.3407 | $99.34 | $99.35 | $99.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.31 | 4.667% | $192.9117 | $192.91 | $192.90 | $192.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,229.61 | $1,309.4248 | $1,309.43 | $1,309.40 | $1,309.40 | |