| 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 | $250.31 | 3.117% | $258.1122 | $258.11 | $258.10 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.65 | 8.498% | $168.8771 | $168.88 | $168.90 | $168.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.51 | 10.210% | $157.0603 | $157.06 | $157.05 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.76 | 11.699% | $62.2834 | $62.28 | $62.30 | $62.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.79 | 13.132% | $194.3495 | $194.35 | $194.35 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.30 | 10.736% | $184.154 | $184.15 | $184.15 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.94 | 8.519% | $148.6059 | $148.61 | $148.60 | $148.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,079.26 | $1,173.4424 | $1,173.44 | $1,173.45 | $1,173.50 | |