| 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 | $249.97 | 3.509% | $258.7414 | $258.74 | $258.75 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.27 | 9.348% | $250.7022 | $250.70 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.41 | 5.725% | $168.5362 | $168.54 | $168.55 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.71 | 8.703% | $157.3041 | $157.30 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.93 | 3.506% | $112.7491 | $112.75 | $112.75 | $112.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.25 | 8.513% | $140.2531 | $140.25 | $140.25 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.84 | 10.256% | $9.7466 | $9.75 | $9.75 | $9.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,030.38 | $1,098.0327 | $1,098.03 | $1,098.05 | $1,097.90 | |