| 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 | $250.52 | 3.500% | $259.2882 | $259.29 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.95 | 9.633% | $131.5048 | $131.50 | $131.50 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.73 | 10.379% | $176.3084 | $176.31 | $176.30 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.75 | 3.334% | $173.3428 | $173.34 | $173.35 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.92 | 9.604% | $179.6629 | $179.66 | $179.65 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.26 | 4.184% | $14.8566 | $14.86 | $14.85 | $14.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.47 | 8.655% | $249.3306 | $249.33 | $249.35 | $249.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,105.60 | $1,184.2943 | $1,184.29 | $1,184.30 | $1,184.30 | |