| 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 | $249.49 | 3.539% | $258.3195 | $258.32 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.71 | 7.481% | $112.5434 | $112.54 | $112.55 | $112.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.33 | 13.442% | $263.5598 | $263.56 | $263.55 | $263.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.87 | 11.193% | $258.9351 | $258.94 | $258.95 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.78 | 6.739% | $153.4693 | $153.47 | $153.45 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.39 | 8.401% | $5.8428 | $5.84 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.31 | 11.322% | $87.1763 | $87.18 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.88 | $1,139.8462 | $1,139.85 | $1,139.85 | $1,139.80 | |