| 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 | $250.72 | 3.256% | $258.8834 | $258.88 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.87 | 11.321% | $12.1006 | $12.10 | $12.10 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.27 | 4.574% | $206.2931 | $206.29 | $206.30 | $206.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.96 | 12.868% | $144.4259 | $144.43 | $144.45 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.71 | 11.354% | $138.8696 | $138.87 | $138.85 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.40 | 13.623% | $156.118 | $156.12 | $156.10 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.99 | 7.671% | $239.0189 | $239.02 | $239.00 | $239.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,070.92 | $1,155.7095 | $1,155.71 | $1,155.70 | $1,155.70 | |