| 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 | $250.59 | 3.145% | $258.4711 | $258.47 | $258.45 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.69 | 10.114% | $218.7855 | $218.79 | $218.80 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.48 | 5.207% | $160.4196 | $160.42 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.78 | 8.435% | $242.6558 | $242.66 | $242.65 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.32 | 8.573% | $153.4354 | $153.44 | $153.45 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.88 | 3.636% | $182.275 | $182.28 | $182.30 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.26 | 8.714% | $85.0796 | $85.08 | $85.10 | $85.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,221.00 | $1,301.1220 | $1,301.14 | $1,301.15 | $1,301.20 | |