| 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 | $247.75 | 4.308% | $258.4231 | $258.42 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.99 | 12.163% | $272.5449 | $272.54 | $272.55 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.93 | 12.311% | $193.0963 | $193.10 | $193.10 | $193.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.35 | 9.677% | $225.2217 | $225.22 | $225.20 | $225.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.46 | 6.640% | $195.6417 | $195.64 | $195.65 | $195.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.92 | 4.832% | $10.3993 | $10.40 | $10.40 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.97 | 3.260% | $214.7498 | $214.75 | $214.75 | $214.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,269.37 | $1,370.0768 | $1,370.07 | $1,370.05 | $1,369.90 | |