| 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 | $247.79 | 4.292% | $258.4251 | $258.43 | $258.45 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.91 | 8.407% | $184.1943 | $184.19 | $184.20 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.68 | 7.594% | $215.9196 | $215.92 | $215.90 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.70 | 11.244% | $76.4246 | $76.42 | $76.40 | $76.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.47 | 11.108% | $224.9604 | $224.96 | $224.95 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.86 | 6.520% | $89.3277 | $89.33 | $89.35 | $89.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.99 | 10.299% | $252.5737 | $252.57 | $252.55 | $252.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,202.40 | $1,301.8254 | $1,301.82 | $1,301.80 | $1,301.80 | |