| 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 | $249.94 | 3.435% | $258.5254 | $258.53 | $258.55 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.43 | 7.792% | $50.0478 | $50.05 | $50.05 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.71 | 11.807% | $156.2056 | $156.21 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.64 | 12.859% | $281.7412 | $281.74 | $281.75 | $281.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.85 | 13.649% | $275.9966 | $276.00 | $276.00 | $276.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.80 | 5.152% | $41.8505 | $41.85 | $41.85 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.45 | 7.303% | $173.2407 | $173.24 | $173.25 | $173.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,129.82 | $1,237.6078 | $1,237.62 | $1,237.65 | $1,237.50 | |