| 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 | $249.95 | 3.570% | $258.8732 | $258.87 | $258.85 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.43 | 8.765% | $186.4558 | $186.46 | $186.45 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.51 | 4.813% | $22.5453 | $22.55 | $22.55 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.58 | 7.314% | $215.2504 | $215.25 | $215.25 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.43 | 9.568% | $204.2676 | $204.27 | $204.25 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.40 | 9.208% | $197.0112 | $197.01 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.98 | 11.435% | $212.8186 | $212.82 | $212.80 | $212.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,201.28 | $1,297.2221 | $1,297.23 | $1,297.15 | $1,297.30 | |