| 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 | $249.42 | 3.748% | $258.7683 | $258.77 | $258.75 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.67 | 11.586% | $254.0478 | $254.05 | $254.05 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.84 | 4.871% | $39.6832 | $39.68 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.42 | 4.617% | $188.75 | $188.75 | $188.75 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.63 | 9.771% | $209.2565 | $209.26 | $209.25 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.57 | 7.308% | $84.3119 | $84.31 | $84.30 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.58 | 7.423% | $246.6217 | $246.62 | $246.60 | $246.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,194.13 | $1,281.4394 | $1,281.44 | $1,281.40 | $1,281.50 | |