| 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 | $249.40 | 3.857% | $259.0194 | $259.02 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.85 | 7.655% | $160.2445 | $160.24 | $160.25 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.30 | 12.658% | $96.0973 | $96.10 | $96.10 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.55 | 11.333% | $82.9988 | $83.00 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.40 | 7.789% | $238.6448 | $238.64 | $238.65 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.35 | 4.254% | $122.3421 | $122.34 | $122.35 | $122.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.59 | 8.869% | $77.9393 | $77.94 | $77.95 | $77.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $968.44 | $1,037.2862 | $1,037.28 | $1,037.30 | $1,037.10 | |