| 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 | $250.96 | 3.166% | $258.9054 | $258.91 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.96 | 12.789% | $158.9874 | $158.99 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.70 | 5.599% | $22.915 | $22.92 | $22.90 | $22.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.35 | 9.748% | $269.2667 | $269.27 | $269.25 | $269.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.90 | 12.649% | $247.7152 | $247.72 | $247.70 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.95 | 8.377% | $133.2495 | $133.25 | $133.25 | $133.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.65 | 9.728% | $42.4099 | $42.41 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.47 | $1,133.4491 | $1,133.47 | $1,133.40 | $1,133.40 | |