| 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 | $242.52 | 6.380% | $257.9928 | $257.99 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.50 | 7.188% | $188.1149 | $188.11 | $188.10 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.56 | 5.106% | $158.2476 | $158.25 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.66 | 5.177% | $233.1353 | $233.14 | $233.15 | $233.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.36 | 13.662% | $251.6022 | $251.60 | $251.60 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.95 | 5.600% | $105.5472 | $105.55 | $105.55 | $105.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.47 | 9.152% | $253.7457 | $253.75 | $253.75 | $253.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,344.02 | $1,448.3857 | $1,448.39 | $1,448.40 | $1,448.20 | |