| 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 | $244.40 | 5.668% | $258.2526 | $258.25 | $258.25 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.69 | 10.775% | $186.8663 | $186.87 | $186.85 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.65 | 13.208% | $8.6604 | $8.66 | $8.65 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.82 | 11.240% | $187.7954 | $187.80 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.58 | 13.422% | $167.3882 | $167.39 | $167.40 | $167.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.88 | 6.784% | $218.7791 | $218.78 | $218.80 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.44 | 13.708% | $255.2062 | $255.21 | $255.20 | $255.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,166.46 | $1,282.9482 | $1,282.96 | $1,282.95 | $1,283.10 | |