| 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 | $242.55 | 6.770% | $258.9706 | $258.97 | $258.95 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.72 | 12.512% | $150.451 | $150.45 | $150.45 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.29 | 5.355% | $168.8735 | $168.87 | $168.85 | $168.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.99 | 3.725% | $124.4596 | $124.46 | $124.45 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.29 | 5.771% | $121.9434 | $121.94 | $121.95 | $121.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.90 | 13.325% | $159.6749 | $159.67 | $159.65 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.83 | 7.722% | $136.6238 | $136.62 | $136.60 | $136.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.57 | $1,120.9968 | $1,120.98 | $1,120.90 | $1,121.10 | |