| 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 | $249.72 | 3.260% | $257.8609 | $257.86 | $257.85 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.90 | 8.630% | $118.2981 | $118.30 | $118.30 | $118.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.36 | 8.531% | $166.4431 | $166.44 | $166.45 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.73 | 4.593% | $84.4379 | $84.44 | $84.45 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.74 | 10.807% | $184.7596 | $184.76 | $184.75 | $184.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.67 | 7.318% | $261.5018 | $261.50 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.90 | 8.787% | $265.3315 | $265.33 | $265.35 | $265.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,247.02 | $1,338.6329 | $1,338.63 | $1,338.65 | $1,338.60 | |