| 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 | $250.83 | 3.361% | $259.2604 | $259.26 | $259.25 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.61 | 11.129% | $247.3843 | $247.38 | $247.40 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.36 | 12.654% | $248.2444 | $248.24 | $248.25 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.27 | 7.572% | $256.3118 | $256.31 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.80 | 8.687% | $110.6434 | $110.64 | $110.65 | $110.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.52 | 7.311% | $263.47 | $263.47 | $263.45 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.31 | 9.642% | $270.0592 | $270.06 | $270.05 | $270.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,525.70 | $1,655.3735 | $1,655.36 | $1,655.35 | $1,655.40 | |