| 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 | 3.487% | $258.6658 | $258.67 | $258.65 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.30 | 3.199% | $148.9162 | $148.92 | $148.90 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.95 | 13.265% | $242.3305 | $242.33 | $242.35 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.87 | 6.534% | $127.7023 | $127.70 | $127.70 | $127.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.26 | 7.830% | $133.9896 | $133.99 | $134.00 | $134.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.93 | 3.355% | $170.4634 | $170.46 | $170.45 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.46 | 3.138% | $15.9451 | $15.95 | $15.95 | $15.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,032.72 | $1,098.0129 | $1,098.02 | $1,098.00 | $1,098.00 | |