| 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 | $250.52 | 7.332% | $268.8881 | $268.89 | $268.90 | $268.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.86 | 6.177% | $255.7379 | $255.74 | $255.75 | $255.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.43 | 10.587% | $148.6621 | $148.66 | $148.65 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.31 | 10.816% | $83.4555 | $83.46 | $83.45 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.44 | 12.653% | $192.0058 | $192.01 | $192.00 | $192.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.51 | 12.479% | $258.1506 | $258.15 | $258.15 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.95 | 9.358% | $83.0574 | $83.06 | $83.05 | $83.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,177.02 | $1,289.9574 | $1,289.97 | $1,289.95 | $1,290.10 | |