| 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 | $250.60 | 3.593% | $259.6041 | $259.60 | $259.60 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.62 | 3.273% | $237.1355 | $237.14 | $237.15 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.42 | 3.712% | $227.5649 | $227.56 | $227.55 | $227.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.66 | 4.554% | $49.8304 | $49.83 | $49.85 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.66 | 12.698% | $147.2512 | $147.25 | $147.25 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.41 | 6.712% | $90.0756 | $90.08 | $90.10 | $90.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.42 | 6.389% | $187.6915 | $187.69 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.79 | $1,199.1532 | $1,199.15 | $1,199.20 | $1,199.20 | |