| 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 | $248.67 | 3.872% | $258.2985 | $258.30 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.55 | 6.612% | $86.9421 | $86.94 | $86.95 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.56 | 5.243% | $31.1098 | $31.11 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.49 | 7.615% | $92.0001 | $92.00 | $92.00 | $92.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.41 | 11.784% | $260.915 | $260.92 | $260.90 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.79 | 12.584% | $277.8461 | $277.85 | $277.85 | $277.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.87 | 4.474% | $222.3938 | $222.39 | $222.40 | $222.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.34 | $1,229.5054 | $1,229.51 | $1,229.50 | $1,229.40 | |