| 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 | $250.85 | 3.200% | $258.8772 | $258.88 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.27 | 4.435% | $105.7613 | $105.76 | $105.75 | $105.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.33 | 8.855% | $176.7043 | $176.70 | $176.70 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.97 | 13.602% | $166.9609 | $166.96 | $166.95 | $167.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.42 | 4.810% | $227.8779 | $227.88 | $227.90 | $227.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.58 | 5.378% | $253.5184 | $253.52 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.67 | 7.793% | $71.8656 | $71.87 | $71.85 | $71.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,186.09 | $1,261.5656 | $1,261.57 | $1,261.55 | $1,261.70 | |