| 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 | $248.44 | 4.165% | $258.7875 | $258.79 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.54 | 12.686% | $144.8466 | $144.85 | $144.85 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.96 | 10.757% | $133.9717 | $133.97 | $133.95 | $134.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.98 | 5.828% | $213.7514 | $213.75 | $213.75 | $213.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.33 | 6.660% | $231.8042 | $231.80 | $231.80 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.88 | 12.645% | $151.9356 | $151.94 | $151.95 | $151.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.80 | 7.593% | $139.6557 | $139.66 | $139.65 | $139.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,181.93 | $1,274.7527 | $1,274.76 | $1,274.75 | $1,274.80 | |