| 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 | $249.52 | 3.622% | $258.5576 | $258.56 | $258.55 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.25 | 9.166% | $103.9806 | $103.98 | $104.00 | $104.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.41 | 5.550% | $179.8678 | $179.87 | $179.85 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.48 | 11.163% | $205.0735 | $205.07 | $205.05 | $205.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.55 | 6.753% | $6.9923 | $6.99 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.58 | 4.584% | $164.8035 | $164.80 | $164.80 | $164.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.96 | 11.544% | $114.8457 | $114.85 | $114.85 | $114.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $966.75 | $1,034.1210 | $1,034.12 | $1,034.10 | $1,034.20 | |