| 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 | $250.26 | 3.167% | $258.1857 | $258.19 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.89 | 13.726% | $267.131 | $267.13 | $267.15 | $267.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.59 | 7.108% | $260.9044 | $260.90 | $260.90 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.76 | 8.432% | $218.7724 | $218.77 | $218.75 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.53 | 3.361% | $116.3121 | $116.31 | $116.30 | $116.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.34 | 5.801% | $167.5253 | $167.53 | $167.55 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.36 | 9.493% | $239.0889 | $239.09 | $239.10 | $239.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,419.73 | $1,527.9198 | $1,527.92 | $1,527.95 | $1,527.90 | |