| 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 | $249.89 | 3.508% | $258.6561 | $258.66 | $258.65 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.58 | 3.687% | $174.7955 | $174.80 | $174.80 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.51 | 7.703% | $247.1892 | $247.19 | $247.20 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.95 | 6.694% | $146.1174 | $146.12 | $146.10 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.48 | 10.279% | $81.033 | $81.03 | $81.05 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.51 | 13.868% | $220.346 | $220.35 | $220.35 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.46 | 4.848% | $103.2333 | $103.23 | $103.25 | $103.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,150.38 | $1,231.3705 | $1,231.38 | $1,231.40 | $1,231.30 | |