| 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 | $249.86 | 3.324% | $258.1653 | $258.17 | $258.15 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.28 | 6.350% | $92.8223 | $92.82 | $92.80 | $92.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.53 | 6.673% | $131.7732 | $131.77 | $131.75 | $131.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.31 | 12.192% | $256.1456 | $256.15 | $256.15 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.74 | 12.186% | $87.2134 | $87.21 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.52 | 6.258% | $232.195 | $232.20 | $232.20 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.29 | 7.202% | $143.9616 | $143.96 | $143.95 | $144.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,119.53 | $1,202.2764 | $1,202.28 | $1,202.20 | $1,202.30 | |