| 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 | $237.70 | 4.873% | $249.2831 | $249.28 | $249.30 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.96 | 4.690% | $140.2427 | $140.24 | $140.25 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.53 | 5.680% | $218.2609 | $218.26 | $218.25 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.78 | 8.764% | $95.473 | $95.47 | $95.45 | $95.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.41 | 7.720% | $168.4849 | $168.48 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.33 | 8.180% | $216.717 | $216.72 | $216.70 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.72 | 13.305% | $169.6402 | $169.64 | $169.65 | $169.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,172.43 | $1,258.1018 | $1,258.09 | $1,258.10 | $1,258.10 | |