| 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 | $249.95 | 3.228% | $258.0184 | $258.02 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.65 | 3.696% | $188.3638 | $188.36 | $188.35 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.59 | 5.686% | $76.7175 | $76.72 | $76.70 | $76.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.56 | 4.629% | $146.0202 | $146.02 | $146.00 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.99 | 10.402% | $144.6156 | $144.62 | $144.60 | $144.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.86 | 5.730% | $103.4674 | $103.47 | $103.45 | $103.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.56 | 5.744% | $244.8608 | $244.86 | $244.85 | $244.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,104.16 | $1,162.0637 | $1,162.07 | $1,161.95 | $1,162.10 | |