| 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 | $250.76 | 3.333% | $259.1178 | $259.12 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.69 | 9.525% | $151.9002 | $151.90 | $151.90 | $151.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.44 | 5.299% | $6.7813 | $6.78 | $6.80 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.71 | 13.414% | $258.255 | $258.26 | $258.25 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.43 | 9.495% | $192.0871 | $192.09 | $192.10 | $192.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.25 | 13.182% | $139.4968 | $139.50 | $139.50 | $139.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.90 | 4.357% | $214.8711 | $214.87 | $214.85 | $214.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,128.18 | $1,222.5093 | $1,222.52 | $1,222.50 | $1,222.60 | |