| 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 | $242.26 | 3.440% | $250.5937 | $250.59 | $250.60 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.49 | 12.204% | $161.0015 | $161.00 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.88 | 6.672% | $256.9515 | $256.95 | $256.95 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.57 | 6.200% | $210.8813 | $210.88 | $210.90 | $210.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.97 | 8.176% | $131.9423 | $131.94 | $131.95 | $131.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.92 | 3.151% | $176.3057 | $176.31 | $176.30 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.41 | 11.555% | $155.5188 | $155.52 | $155.50 | $155.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,257.50 | $1,343.1948 | $1,343.19 | $1,343.20 | $1,343.20 | |