| 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 | $249.98 | 3.633% | $259.0618 | $259.06 | $259.05 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.33 | 7.375% | $170.0068 | $170.01 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.83 | 5.768% | $253.6634 | $253.66 | $253.65 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.49 | 6.747% | $131.8219 | $131.82 | $131.80 | $131.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.26 | 12.129% | $195.396 | $195.40 | $195.40 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.43 | 5.723% | $198.1566 | $198.16 | $198.15 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.93 | 11.122% | $154.3818 | $154.38 | $154.40 | $154.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,272.25 | $1,362.4883 | $1,362.49 | $1,362.45 | $1,362.60 | |