| 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 | $248.85 | 3.714% | $258.0923 | $258.09 | $258.10 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.70 | 5.727% | $33.5155 | $33.52 | $33.50 | $33.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.36 | 12.549% | $142.2169 | $142.22 | $142.20 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.46 | 7.485% | $23.0663 | $23.07 | $23.05 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.73 | 9.168% | $154.7238 | $154.72 | $154.70 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.60 | 12.124% | $158.7676 | $158.77 | $158.75 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.27 | 7.782% | $269.746 | $269.75 | $269.75 | $269.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $961.97 | $1,040.1284 | $1,040.14 | $1,040.05 | $1,040.10 | |