| 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 | $250.33 | 3.316% | $258.6309 | $258.63 | $258.65 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.81 | 10.560% | $218.6987 | $218.70 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.90 | 6.646% | $145.9984 | $146.00 | $146.00 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.32 | 12.184% | $54.2073 | $54.21 | $54.20 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.81 | 3.774% | $140.9355 | $140.94 | $140.95 | $140.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.54 | 6.845% | $113.8327 | $113.83 | $113.85 | $113.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.67 | 13.559% | $149.5231 | $149.52 | $149.50 | $149.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,007.38 | $1,081.8266 | $1,081.83 | $1,081.85 | $1,081.70 | |