| 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 | $250.30 | 3.242% | $258.4147 | $258.41 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.31 | 13.859% | $280.4461 | $280.45 | $280.45 | $280.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.44 | 7.433% | $259.3862 | $259.39 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.37 | 9.811% | $192.5756 | $192.58 | $192.60 | $192.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.75 | 11.599% | $169.3515 | $169.35 | $169.35 | $169.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.93 | 10.409% | $167.7444 | $167.74 | $167.75 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.64 | 12.165% | $8.5694 | $8.57 | $8.55 | $8.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,224.74 | $1,336.4879 | $1,336.49 | $1,336.50 | $1,336.50 | |