| 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 | $246.95 | 4.582% | $258.2652 | $258.27 | $258.25 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.47 | 6.740% | $203.3077 | $203.31 | $203.30 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.34 | 9.557% | $209.6264 | $209.63 | $209.65 | $209.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.30 | 4.597% | $21.2332 | $21.23 | $21.25 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.93 | 13.352% | $135.9431 | $135.94 | $135.95 | $135.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.95 | 9.196% | $206.3258 | $206.33 | $206.35 | $206.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.34 | 9.662% | $274.5279 | $274.53 | $274.55 | $274.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,208.28 | $1,309.2293 | $1,309.24 | $1,309.30 | $1,309.10 | |