| 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 | $242.35 | 3.419% | $250.6359 | $250.64 | $250.65 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.50 | 5.170% | $93.0755 | $93.08 | $93.10 | $93.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.42 | 6.814% | $155.3289 | $155.33 | $155.35 | $155.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.26 | 3.841% | $61.5362 | $61.54 | $61.55 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.37 | 6.171% | $138.4151 | $138.42 | $138.40 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.39 | 13.805% | $204.1548 | $204.15 | $204.15 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.75 | 6.238% | $260.0175 | $260.02 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,090.04 | $1,163.1639 | $1,163.18 | $1,163.20 | $1,163.10 | |