| 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 | $250.61 | 3.133% | $258.4616 | $258.46 | $258.45 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.85 | 9.250% | $56.6461 | $56.65 | $56.65 | $56.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.27 | 9.262% | $221.0042 | $221.00 | $221.00 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.74 | 4.230% | $136.2703 | $136.27 | $136.25 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.52 | 11.525% | $232.5519 | $232.55 | $232.55 | $232.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.55 | 13.367% | $102.6538 | $102.65 | $102.65 | $102.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.75 | 11.592% | $273.1214 | $273.12 | $273.10 | $273.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,179.29 | $1,280.7093 | $1,280.70 | $1,280.65 | $1,280.80 | |