| 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 | $247.84 | 4.486% | $258.9581 | $258.96 | $258.95 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.74 | 11.574% | $200.5431 | $200.54 | $200.55 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.84 | 6.299% | $141.2076 | $141.21 | $141.20 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.66 | 3.715% | $170.7771 | $170.78 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.98 | 5.378% | $62.1519 | $62.15 | $62.15 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.39 | 13.277% | $178.2867 | $178.29 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.89 | 6.151% | $265.2607 | $265.26 | $265.25 | $265.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,191.34 | $1,277.1852 | $1,277.19 | $1,277.20 | $1,277.30 | |