| 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 | $250.37 | 3.386% | $258.8475 | $258.85 | $258.85 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.54 | 8.474% | $110.1445 | $110.14 | $110.15 | $110.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.42 | 11.206% | $23.8203 | $23.82 | $23.80 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.36 | 3.120% | $119.9904 | $119.99 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.99 | 5.347% | $45.2887 | $45.29 | $45.30 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.56 | 3.568% | $117.6118 | $117.61 | $117.60 | $117.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.51 | 6.152% | $221.3375 | $221.34 | $221.35 | $221.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $854.75 | $897.0407 | $897.04 | $897.05 | $896.90 | |