| 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 | $249.50 | 3.215% | $257.5214 | $257.52 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.80 | 5.688% | $111.8179 | $111.82 | $111.80 | $111.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.74 | 13.123% | $188.6213 | $188.62 | $188.60 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.43 | 6.138% | $144.8041 | $144.80 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.40 | 11.624% | $218.1133 | $218.11 | $218.10 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.31 | 9.825% | $93.6917 | $93.69 | $93.70 | $93.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.93 | 10.432% | $239.5601 | $239.56 | $239.55 | $239.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,156.11 | $1,254.1298 | $1,254.12 | $1,254.05 | $1,254.10 | |