| 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 | $250.56 | 3.175% | $258.5153 | $258.52 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.40 | 13.233% | $192.949 | $192.95 | $192.95 | $192.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.91 | 11.713% | $154.0634 | $154.06 | $154.05 | $154.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.40 | 3.698% | $35.6721 | $35.67 | $35.65 | $35.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.49 | 7.763% | $166.4831 | $166.48 | $166.50 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.99 | 12.574% | $187.9873 | $187.99 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.32 | 10.850% | $265.2862 | $265.29 | $265.30 | $265.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,154.07 | $1,260.9564 | $1,260.96 | $1,260.95 | $1,261.00 | |