| 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 | $240.81 | 7.316% | $258.4277 | $258.43 | $258.45 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.44 | 9.208% | $78.0182 | $78.02 | $78.00 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.86 | 8.497% | $207.0774 | $207.08 | $207.10 | $207.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.72 | 6.532% | $125.4095 | $125.41 | $125.40 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.47 | 5.326% | $262.7568 | $262.76 | $262.75 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.78 | 9.488% | $53.4082 | $53.41 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.65 | 7.214% | $194.7542 | $194.75 | $194.75 | $194.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,100.73 | $1,179.8520 | $1,179.86 | $1,179.85 | $1,179.90 | |