| 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 | $239.51 | 7.873% | $258.3666 | $258.37 | $258.35 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.40 | 13.797% | $258.7744 | $258.77 | $258.75 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.84 | 4.435% | $210.7916 | $210.79 | $210.80 | $210.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.26 | 13.159% | $53.4789 | $53.48 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.33 | 5.532% | $218.7995 | $218.80 | $218.80 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.39 | 9.477% | $199.6751 | $199.68 | $199.70 | $199.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.82 | 13.275% | $237.6736 | $237.67 | $237.65 | $237.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,315.55 | $1,437.5597 | $1,437.56 | $1,437.55 | $1,437.70 | |