| 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 | 3.494% | $258.1347 | $258.13 | $258.15 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.27 | 4.620% | $155.1201 | $155.12 | $155.10 | $155.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.83 | 8.209% | $212.9878 | $212.99 | $213.00 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.96 | 3.670% | $80.8211 | $80.82 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.34 | 7.418% | $171.1598 | $171.16 | $171.15 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.77 | 11.158% | $236.5109 | $236.51 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.65 | 5.652% | $135.9213 | $135.92 | $135.90 | $135.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,173.24 | $1,250.6557 | $1,250.65 | $1,250.60 | $1,250.60 | |