| 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 | $249.98 | 3.635% | $259.0668 | $259.07 | $259.05 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.45 | 7.784% | $149.2269 | $149.23 | $149.25 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.55 | 10.495% | $7.2374 | $7.24 | $7.25 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.26 | 11.625% | $38.2427 | $38.24 | $38.25 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.57 | 3.745% | $252.6917 | $252.69 | $252.70 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.92 | 7.337% | $113.6914 | $113.69 | $113.70 | $113.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.93 | 8.581% | $130.2212 | $130.22 | $130.20 | $130.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.66 | $950.3781 | $950.38 | $950.40 | $950.30 | |