| 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 | $250.92 | 3.300% | $259.2004 | $259.20 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.97 | 3.726% | $244.7622 | $244.76 | $244.75 | $244.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.70 | 12.758% | $80.8475 | $80.85 | $80.85 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.51 | 12.789% | $281.4198 | $281.42 | $281.40 | $281.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.46 | 6.242% | $78.0454 | $78.05 | $78.05 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.64 | 5.144% | $253.0185 | $253.02 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.90 | 13.241% | $184.4696 | $184.47 | $184.45 | $184.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,285.10 | $1,381.7634 | $1,381.77 | $1,381.70 | $1,381.70 | |