| 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 | $248.83 | 4.472% | $259.9577 | $259.96 | $259.95 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.53 | 10.638% | $79.1394 | $79.14 | $79.15 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.86 | 4.351% | $154.2934 | $154.29 | $154.30 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.91 | 6.192% | $265.3844 | $265.38 | $265.40 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.41 | 8.215% | $53.469 | $53.47 | $53.45 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.98 | 4.367% | $229.5865 | $229.59 | $229.60 | $229.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.78 | 3.374% | $16.3124 | $16.31 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.30 | $1,058.1428 | $1,058.14 | $1,058.15 | $1,058.20 | |