| 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 | $250.25 | 3.431% | $258.8361 | $258.84 | $258.85 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.94 | 6.150% | $67.8723 | $67.87 | $67.85 | $67.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.67 | 4.184% | $75.7105 | $75.71 | $75.70 | $75.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.74 | 12.606% | $204.6501 | $204.65 | $204.65 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.96 | 6.841% | $18.1202 | $18.12 | $18.10 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.31 | 12.306% | $237.3138 | $237.31 | $237.30 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.26 | 4.381% | $219.4715 | $219.47 | $219.45 | $219.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,007.13 | $1,081.9745 | $1,081.97 | $1,081.90 | $1,082.00 | |