| 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 | $250.36 | 3.402% | $258.8772 | $258.88 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.96 | 7.228% | $121.1247 | $121.12 | $121.10 | $121.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.96 | 3.117% | $213.4109 | $213.41 | $213.40 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.89 | 3.574% | $16.4579 | $16.46 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.25 | 3.529% | $219.7403 | $219.74 | $219.75 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.74 | 6.296% | $89.0123 | $89.01 | $89.00 | $89.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.66 | 13.365% | $146.9891 | $146.99 | $147.00 | $147.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,011.82 | $1,065.6124 | $1,065.61 | $1,065.60 | $1,065.60 | |