| 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 | $250.38 | 3.360% | $258.7928 | $258.79 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.92 | 12.187% | $216.4312 | $216.43 | $216.45 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.97 | 10.527% | $48.5987 | $48.60 | $48.60 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.61 | 7.660% | $128.7721 | $128.77 | $128.75 | $128.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.99 | 5.280% | $30.5207 | $30.52 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.37 | 7.158% | $29.3291 | $29.33 | $29.35 | $29.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.90 | 13.843% | $150.1589 | $150.16 | $150.15 | $150.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.14 | $862.6035 | $862.60 | $862.60 | $862.60 | |