| 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 | $249.96 | 3.571% | $258.8861 | $258.89 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.71 | 5.653% | $167.6819 | $167.68 | $167.70 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.56 | 4.770% | $50.8763 | $50.88 | $50.90 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.33 | 8.588% | $86.1429 | $86.14 | $86.15 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.74 | 9.496% | $182.5736 | $182.57 | $182.55 | $182.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.98 | 11.457% | $56.8208 | $56.82 | $56.80 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.70 | 5.435% | $143.0753 | $143.08 | $143.10 | $143.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.98 | $946.0569 | $946.06 | $946.10 | $946.10 | |