| 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 | $249.93 | 3.372% | $258.3576 | $258.36 | $258.35 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.47 | 13.768% | $255.375 | $255.38 | $255.40 | $255.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.45 | 4.740% | $104.1639 | $104.16 | $104.15 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.77 | 12.451% | $219.0208 | $219.02 | $219.00 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.81 | 13.407% | $96.1805 | $96.18 | $96.20 | $96.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.93 | 5.839% | $217.9543 | $217.95 | $217.95 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.54 | 4.515% | $170.9238 | $170.92 | $170.90 | $170.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,222.90 | $1,321.9759 | $1,321.97 | $1,321.95 | $1,322.10 | |