| 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 | $247.32 | 4.615% | $258.7338 | $258.73 | $258.75 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.80 | 12.378% | $238.0166 | $238.02 | $238.00 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.99 | 7.560% | $44.0888 | $44.09 | $44.10 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.38 | 13.257% | $202.0278 | $202.03 | $202.05 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.88 | 5.489% | $146.5031 | $146.50 | $146.50 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.59 | 4.453% | $238.7691 | $238.77 | $238.75 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.35 | 5.864% | $201.5121 | $201.51 | $201.50 | $201.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,236.31 | $1,329.6513 | $1,329.65 | $1,329.65 | $1,329.60 | |