| 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 | $242.37 | 6.443% | $257.9859 | $257.99 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.92 | 7.147% | $149.9201 | $149.92 | $149.90 | $149.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.75 | 7.844% | $134.5354 | $134.54 | $134.55 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.80 | 11.404% | $214.7869 | $214.79 | $214.80 | $214.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.47 | 9.687% | $245.1175 | $245.12 | $245.10 | $245.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.86 | 7.111% | $76.97 | $76.97 | $76.95 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.29 | 13.419% | $199.9464 | $199.95 | $199.95 | $199.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,171.46 | $1,279.2622 | $1,279.28 | $1,279.25 | $1,279.20 | |