| 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 | $247.95 | 4.402% | $258.8648 | $258.86 | $258.85 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.77 | 10.159% | $147.3597 | $147.36 | $147.35 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.32 | 7.344% | $262.2629 | $262.26 | $262.25 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.84 | 12.773% | $265.9638 | $265.96 | $265.95 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.99 | 8.358% | $185.2813 | $185.28 | $185.30 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.39 | 8.260% | $224.5204 | $224.52 | $224.50 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.65 | 12.788% | $7.5004 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,246.91 | $1,351.7533 | $1,351.74 | $1,351.70 | $1,351.90 | |