| 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 | $250.51 | 3.372% | $258.9572 | $258.96 | $258.95 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.91 | 3.617% | $157.4046 | $157.40 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.38 | 11.574% | $158.8591 | $158.86 | $158.85 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.37 | 5.178% | $199.1756 | $199.18 | $199.20 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.65 | 4.759% | $213.3417 | $213.34 | $213.35 | $213.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.43 | 7.698% | $220.167 | $220.17 | $220.15 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.39 | 6.874% | $230.1959 | $230.20 | $230.20 | $230.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,357.64 | $1,438.1011 | $1,438.11 | $1,438.10 | $1,438.20 | |