| 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 | $99.93 | 4.576% | $104.5028 | $104.50 | $104.50 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.27 | 4.630% | $139.4404 | $139.44 | $139.45 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.96 | 9.374% | $145.4237 | $145.42 | $145.40 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.86 | 4.730% | $207.2188 | $207.22 | $207.20 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.77 | 11.486% | $226.0602 | $226.06 | $226.05 | $226.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.48 | 6.579% | $177.4327 | $177.43 | $177.45 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.75 | 3.327% | $258.0592 | $258.06 | $258.05 | $258.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,183.02 | $1,258.1378 | $1,258.13 | $1,258.10 | $1,258.10 | |