| 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 | 3.672% | $258.5787 | $258.58 | $258.60 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.38 | 12.313% | $180.1276 | $180.13 | $180.15 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.67 | 4.679% | $139.9244 | $139.92 | $139.90 | $139.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.43 | 6.118% | $74.7389 | $74.74 | $74.75 | $74.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.67 | 8.611% | $259.2219 | $259.22 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.71 | 4.633% | $81.3103 | $81.31 | $81.30 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.94 | 13.316% | $139.3107 | $139.31 | $139.30 | $139.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,053.22 | $1,133.2125 | $1,133.21 | $1,133.20 | $1,133.10 | |