| 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 | $250.79 | 3.127% | $258.6322 | $258.63 | $258.65 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.82 | 13.867% | $85.1953 | $85.20 | $85.20 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.82 | 4.445% | $105.3014 | $105.30 | $105.30 | $105.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.27 | 4.638% | $130.0336 | $130.03 | $130.05 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.82 | 11.524% | $23.2193 | $23.22 | $23.20 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.69 | 4.834% | $146.4426 | $146.44 | $146.45 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.77 | 9.578% | $28.2383 | $28.24 | $28.25 | $28.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $736.98 | $777.0627 | $777.06 | $777.10 | $776.90 | |