| 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 | 3.194% | $257.8715 | $257.87 | $257.85 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.88 | 6.711% | $180.2135 | $180.21 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.95 | 12.386% | $220.2204 | $220.22 | $220.20 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.82 | 5.109% | $151.1678 | $151.17 | $151.15 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.34 | 3.231% | $83.9681 | $83.97 | $83.95 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.40 | 9.525% | $107.7726 | $107.77 | $107.75 | $107.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.65 | 9.708% | $250.8473 | $250.85 | $250.85 | $250.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,166.93 | $1,252.0612 | $1,252.06 | $1,251.95 | $1,252.10 | |