| 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 | $250.52 | 3.258% | $258.6819 | $258.68 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.60 | 6.727% | $229.0361 | $229.04 | $229.05 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.38 | 9.134% | $5.8714 | $5.87 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.92 | 4.740% | $199.9696 | $199.97 | $199.95 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.50 | 13.767% | $96.1331 | $96.13 | $96.15 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.97 | 4.455% | $213.0569 | $213.06 | $213.05 | $213.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.70 | 5.169% | $235.2631 | $235.26 | $235.25 | $235.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,173.59 | $1,238.0121 | $1,238.01 | $1,238.00 | $1,238.10 | |