| 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 | $250.72 | 3.389% | $259.2169 | $259.22 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.95 | 4.428% | $121.0843 | $121.08 | $121.10 | $121.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.38 | 11.197% | $247.2799 | $247.28 | $247.30 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.46 | 13.129% | $238.0913 | $238.09 | $238.10 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.72 | 7.753% | $52.4973 | $52.50 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.44 | 6.776% | $141.4141 | $141.41 | $141.40 | $141.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.71 | 3.255% | $229.9592 | $229.96 | $229.95 | $230.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,203.38 | $1,289.5430 | $1,289.54 | $1,289.55 | $1,289.60 | |