| 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 | $247.96 | 4.424% | $258.9298 | $258.93 | $258.95 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.70 | 4.325% | $239.6345 | $239.63 | $239.65 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.35 | 8.682% | $88.4128 | $88.41 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.89 | 4.182% | $30.0982 | $30.10 | $30.10 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.60 | 11.675% | $261.9896 | $261.99 | $262.00 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.55 | 3.429% | $91.5864 | $91.59 | $91.60 | $91.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.42 | 11.105% | $210.4551 | $210.46 | $210.45 | $210.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,100.47 | $1,181.1064 | $1,181.11 | $1,181.15 | $1,181.10 | |