| 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 | $240.49 | 7.470% | $258.4546 | $258.45 | $258.45 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.26 | 10.689% | $163.0006 | $163.00 | $163.00 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.73 | 6.433% | $173.1984 | $173.20 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.88 | 11.152% | $263.2969 | $263.30 | $263.30 | $263.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.74 | 12.609% | $190.0164 | $190.02 | $190.00 | $190.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.70 | 12.529% | $97.5626 | $97.56 | $97.55 | $97.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.56 | 13.504% | $113.0046 | $113.00 | $113.00 | $113.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.36 | $1,258.5341 | $1,258.53 | $1,258.50 | $1,258.60 | |