| 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 | $249.67 | 3.517% | $258.4509 | $258.45 | $258.45 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.96 | 5.263% | $203.1155 | $203.12 | $203.10 | $203.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.73 | 5.412% | $85.0991 | $85.10 | $85.10 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.31 | 4.740% | $118.6809 | $118.68 | $118.70 | $118.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.83 | 4.451% | $28.0242 | $28.02 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.99 | 13.808% | $229.8808 | $229.88 | $229.90 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.32 | 12.366% | $162.1666 | $162.17 | $162.15 | $162.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.81 | $1,085.4180 | $1,085.42 | $1,085.40 | $1,085.50 | |