| 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 | $243.81 | 3.720% | $252.8797 | $252.88 | $252.90 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.57 | 9.700% | $210.1523 | $210.15 | $210.15 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.52 | 10.428% | $140.8178 | $140.82 | $140.80 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.94 | 7.413% | $259.875 | $259.88 | $259.90 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.71 | 7.333% | $208.9881 | $208.99 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.42 | 4.821% | $173.3949 | $173.39 | $173.40 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.35 | 4.819% | $11.897 | $11.90 | $11.90 | $11.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.32 | $1,258.0048 | $1,258.01 | $1,258.05 | $1,258.10 | |