| 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 | $250.38 | 3.225% | $258.4548 | $258.45 | $258.45 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.33 | 6.178% | $98.0341 | $98.03 | $98.05 | $98.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.26 | 11.329% | $258.5727 | $258.57 | $258.55 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.44 | 9.266% | $118.4881 | $118.49 | $118.50 | $118.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.79 | 12.753% | $234.2895 | $234.29 | $234.30 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.34 | 9.558% | $250.1647 | $250.16 | $250.15 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.89 | 10.857% | $173.9235 | $173.92 | $173.90 | $173.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,276.43 | $1,391.9274 | $1,391.91 | $1,391.90 | $1,392.00 | |