| 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 | $249.25 | 3.499% | $257.9713 | $257.97 | $257.95 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.57 | 9.365% | $214.9788 | $214.98 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.39 | 11.493% | $240.1448 | $240.14 | $240.15 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.82 | 10.709% | $200.184 | $200.18 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.31 | 6.772% | $104.9676 | $104.97 | $104.95 | $105.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.35 | 8.558% | $229.4373 | $229.44 | $229.45 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.98 | 8.578% | $148.7301 | $148.73 | $148.75 | $148.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,288.67 | $1,396.4139 | $1,396.41 | $1,396.45 | $1,396.40 | |