| 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 | $247.50 | 3.869% | $257.0758 | $257.08 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.67 | 5.472% | $144.1486 | $144.15 | $144.15 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.28 | 11.729% | $114.2764 | $114.28 | $114.30 | $114.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.49 | 5.833% | $264.0428 | $264.04 | $264.05 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.96 | 10.614% | $77.3856 | $77.39 | $77.40 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.58 | 4.158% | $260.9991 | $261.00 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.51 | 13.450% | $261.5136 | $261.51 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,286.99 | $1,379.4419 | $1,379.45 | $1,379.50 | $1,379.40 | |