| 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 | $250.72 | 3.186% | $258.7079 | $258.71 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.25 | 5.555% | $250.4292 | $250.43 | $250.45 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.34 | 13.570% | $92.3778 | $92.38 | $92.40 | $92.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.74 | 3.155% | $16.2366 | $16.24 | $16.25 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.39 | 5.751% | $147.4063 | $147.41 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.33 | 10.288% | $12.4956 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.71 | 5.246% | $142.8293 | $142.83 | $142.85 | $142.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $871.48 | $920.4827 | $920.50 | $920.55 | $920.40 | |