| 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 | $243.88 | 6.295% | $259.2322 | $259.23 | $259.25 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.60 | 8.860% | $172.652 | $172.65 | $172.65 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.25 | 5.226% | $124.4297 | $124.43 | $124.45 | $124.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.36 | 13.204% | $281.1535 | $281.15 | $281.15 | $281.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.93 | 12.735% | $42.7604 | $42.76 | $42.75 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.53 | 8.384% | $55.8503 | $55.85 | $55.85 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.45 | 11.481% | $259.1376 | $259.14 | $259.15 | $259.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.00 | $1,195.2157 | $1,195.21 | $1,195.25 | $1,195.30 | |