| 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 | $249.80 | 3.439% | $258.3906 | $258.39 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.45 | 12.857% | $175.4362 | $175.44 | $175.45 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.77 | 3.734% | $128.3916 | $128.39 | $128.40 | $128.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.56 | 11.649% | $185.9626 | $185.96 | $185.95 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.45 | 11.138% | $250.5606 | $250.56 | $250.55 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.85 | 6.629% | $148.0544 | $148.05 | $148.05 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.66 | 8.544% | $170.045 | $170.05 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,216.54 | $1,316.8410 | $1,316.84 | $1,316.85 | $1,316.90 | |