| 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 | $249.29 | 3.554% | $258.1498 | $258.15 | $258.15 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.72 | 7.188% | $71.5158 | $71.52 | $71.50 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.98 | 3.122% | $16.4789 | $16.48 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.96 | 10.180% | $96.9143 | $96.91 | $96.90 | $96.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.83 | 10.428% | $206.3126 | $206.31 | $206.30 | $206.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.84 | 6.119% | $170.6818 | $170.68 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.35 | 13.395% | $19.674 | $19.67 | $19.65 | $19.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.97 | $839.7272 | $839.72 | $839.70 | $839.70 | |