| 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 | $249.94 | 3.421% | $258.4904 | $258.49 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.29 | 11.792% | $45.041 | $45.04 | $45.05 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.52 | 6.845% | $173.6445 | $173.64 | $173.65 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.71 | 11.250% | $246.6524 | $246.65 | $246.65 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.97 | 7.801% | $181.0733 | $181.07 | $181.05 | $181.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.87 | 12.410% | $270.762 | $270.76 | $270.75 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.90 | 10.784% | $113.9967 | $114.00 | $114.00 | $114.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,186.20 | $1,289.6603 | $1,289.65 | $1,289.65 | $1,289.70 | |