| 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 | $249.76 | 3.317% | $258.0445 | $258.04 | $258.05 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.53 | 13.155% | $251.8038 | $251.80 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.90 | 12.415% | $276.4285 | $276.43 | $276.45 | $276.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.51 | 5.824% | $113.7714 | $113.77 | $113.75 | $113.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.48 | 11.540% | $73.0364 | $73.04 | $73.05 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.94 | 8.290% | $33.5049 | $33.50 | $33.50 | $33.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.94 | 12.781% | $277.3736 | $277.37 | $277.35 | $277.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.06 | $1,283.9631 | $1,283.95 | $1,283.95 | $1,283.90 | |