| 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 | $239.56 | 4.622% | $250.6325 | $250.63 | $250.65 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.37 | 8.310% | $179.1122 | $179.11 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.62 | 4.727% | $150.4089 | $150.41 | $150.40 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.39 | 5.311% | $243.6791 | $243.68 | $243.70 | $243.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.74 | 10.237% | $162.8641 | $162.86 | $162.85 | $162.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.78 | 11.611% | $108.0171 | $108.02 | $108.00 | $108.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.72 | 6.592% | $194.7649 | $194.76 | $194.75 | $194.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,207.18 | $1,289.4788 | $1,289.47 | $1,289.45 | $1,289.50 | |