| 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 | $241.33 | 7.155% | $258.5972 | $258.60 | $258.60 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.26 | 3.552% | $222.906 | $222.91 | $222.90 | $222.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.94 | 10.733% | $163.8184 | $163.82 | $163.80 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.46 | 11.616% | $160.1243 | $160.12 | $160.10 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.45 | 11.443% | $163.2083 | $163.21 | $163.20 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.55 | 10.779% | $137.9752 | $137.98 | $138.00 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.36 | 9.383% | $188.5325 | $188.53 | $188.55 | $188.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,191.35 | $1,295.1619 | $1,295.17 | $1,295.15 | $1,295.10 | |