| 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 | $250.68 | 3.570% | $259.6293 | $259.63 | $259.65 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.70 | 12.701% | $70.6635 | $70.66 | $70.65 | $70.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.67 | 3.295% | $143.2392 | $143.24 | $143.25 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.42 | 6.530% | $255.0541 | $255.05 | $255.05 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.50 | 10.842% | $225.5635 | $225.56 | $225.55 | $225.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.52 | 10.268% | $44.6806 | $44.68 | $44.70 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.66 | 4.700% | $218.467 | $218.47 | $218.45 | $218.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.15 | $1,217.2972 | $1,217.29 | $1,217.30 | $1,217.40 | |