| 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 | $249.95 | 3.549% | $258.8207 | $258.82 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.35 | 6.440% | $207.9305 | $207.93 | $207.95 | $207.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.72 | 9.439% | $158.3801 | $158.38 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.26 | 6.476% | $39.673 | $39.67 | $39.65 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.97 | 7.695% | $258.4357 | $258.44 | $258.45 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.79 | 8.702% | $253.0474 | $253.05 | $253.05 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.25 | 6.830% | $94.2775 | $94.28 | $94.30 | $94.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,188.29 | $1,270.5649 | $1,270.57 | $1,270.60 | $1,270.50 | |