| 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 | $250.40 | 3.295% | $258.6507 | $258.65 | $258.65 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.74 | 5.406% | $74.5642 | $74.56 | $74.55 | $74.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.83 | 7.861% | $182.1017 | $182.10 | $182.10 | $182.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.66 | 12.338% | $24.3324 | $24.33 | $24.35 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.31 | 9.739% | $163.8513 | $163.85 | $163.85 | $163.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.98 | 10.302% | $157.7098 | $157.71 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.75 | 9.413% | $260.1294 | $260.13 | $260.15 | $260.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,041.67 | $1,121.3395 | $1,121.33 | $1,121.35 | $1,121.40 | |