| 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 | $250.28 | 3.423% | $258.8471 | $258.85 | $258.85 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.45 | 7.417% | $180.9439 | $180.94 | $180.95 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.49 | 7.713% | $31.7646 | $31.76 | $31.75 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.51 | 5.179% | $135.1655 | $135.17 | $135.15 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.71 | 6.498% | $251.0264 | $251.03 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.33 | 7.486% | $171.2574 | $171.26 | $171.25 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.84 | 3.303% | $160.9874 | $160.99 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,127.61 | $1,189.9923 | $1,190.00 | $1,190.00 | $1,190.00 | |