| 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 | $250.45 | 3.131% | $258.2916 | $258.29 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.48 | 7.265% | $158.1944 | $158.19 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.52 | 6.225% | $96.1549 | $96.15 | $96.15 | $96.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.69 | 10.643% | $131.3222 | $131.32 | $131.30 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.71 | 6.870% | $58.4686 | $58.47 | $58.45 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.79 | 8.136% | $147.9192 | $147.92 | $147.90 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.99 | 12.852% | $56.4147 | $56.41 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $848.63 | $906.7656 | $906.75 | $906.70 | $906.80 | |