| 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 | $250.92 | 3.594% | $259.9381 | $259.94 | $259.95 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.99 | 3.597% | $172.9966 | $173.00 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.53 | 6.635% | $19.7595 | $19.76 | $19.75 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.91 | 10.355% | $109.1521 | $109.15 | $109.15 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.33 | 8.848% | $107.0302 | $107.03 | $107.05 | $107.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.94 | 4.429% | $217.1497 | $217.15 | $217.15 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.81 | 10.818% | $6.4385 | $6.44 | $6.45 | $6.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $847.43 | $892.4647 | $892.47 | $892.50 | $892.40 | |