| 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 | $249.89 | 3.287% | $258.1039 | $258.10 | $258.10 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.88 | 5.388% | $188.5181 | $188.52 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.37 | 4.355% | $188.2251 | $188.23 | $188.25 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.98 | 5.595% | $60.168 | $60.17 | $60.15 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.75 | 9.502% | $120.1784 | $120.18 | $120.20 | $120.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.61 | 4.179% | $173.5726 | $173.57 | $173.55 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.54 | 13.238% | $108.1876 | $108.19 | $108.20 | $108.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.02 | $1,096.9537 | $1,096.96 | $1,096.95 | $1,097.00 | |