| 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 | $249.56 | 3.580% | $258.4942 | $258.49 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.79 | 8.711% | $186.7546 | $186.75 | $186.75 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $105.87 | 6.449% | $112.6976 | $112.70 | $112.70 | $112.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.78 | 8.231% | $93.9229 | $93.92 | $93.90 | $93.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.61 | 4.501% | $37.2128 | $37.21 | $37.20 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.88 | 5.201% | $208.1717 | $208.17 | $208.15 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.41 | 12.307% | $159.9364 | $159.94 | $159.95 | $159.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $989.90 | $1,057.1902 | $1,057.18 | $1,057.15 | $1,057.20 | |