| 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 | $249.46 | 4.176% | $259.8774 | $259.88 | $259.90 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.69 | 12.531% | $158.3199 | $158.32 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.58 | 13.342% | $152.5357 | $152.54 | $152.55 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.56 | 12.260% | $84.8237 | $84.82 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.69 | 12.388% | $137.8888 | $137.89 | $137.90 | $137.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.34 | 5.342% | $197.3477 | $197.35 | $197.35 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.40 | 5.723% | $220.3267 | $220.33 | $220.35 | $220.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,118.72 | $1,211.1199 | $1,211.13 | $1,211.15 | $1,211.00 | |