| 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 | $250.67 | 3.619% | $259.7417 | $259.74 | $259.75 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.52 | 5.462% | $242.0564 | $242.06 | $242.05 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.96 | 9.309% | $246.9946 | $246.99 | $247.00 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.63 | 5.548% | $70.3266 | $70.33 | $70.35 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.97 | 8.449% | $61.7834 | $61.78 | $61.80 | $61.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.68 | 4.252% | $232.1484 | $232.15 | $232.15 | $232.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.47 | 10.301% | $177 | $177.00 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,212.90 | $1,290.0511 | $1,290.05 | $1,290.10 | $1,290.00 | |