| 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 | $247.77 | 4.435% | $258.7586 | $258.76 | $258.75 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.50 | 9.399% | $135.1078 | $135.11 | $135.10 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.89 | 6.264% | $253.8541 | $253.85 | $253.85 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.78 | 8.311% | $158.9789 | $158.98 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.32 | 10.182% | $229.5311 | $229.53 | $229.55 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.41 | 3.833% | $190.4401 | $190.44 | $190.45 | $190.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.38 | 3.281% | $158.4124 | $158.41 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,302.05 | $1,385.0830 | $1,385.08 | $1,385.10 | $1,385.10 | |