| 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 | $249.40 | 3.823% | $258.9346 | $258.93 | $258.95 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.86 | 5.584% | $56.8675 | $56.87 | $56.85 | $56.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.86 | 10.575% | $183.3997 | $183.40 | $183.40 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.38 | 5.122% | $209.5922 | $209.59 | $209.60 | $209.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.26 | 11.450% | $53.7858 | $53.79 | $53.80 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.96 | 13.703% | $227.3605 | $227.36 | $227.35 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.41 | 13.215% | $254.0658 | $254.07 | $254.05 | $254.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,141.13 | $1,244.0061 | $1,244.01 | $1,244.00 | $1,244.10 | |