| 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 | $248.70 | 4.517% | $259.9338 | $259.93 | $259.95 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.94 | 6.549% | $258.8501 | $258.85 | $258.85 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.81 | 6.425% | $216.9048 | $216.90 | $216.90 | $216.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.74 | 11.339% | $45.3595 | $45.36 | $45.35 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.59 | 13.298% | $206.8708 | $206.87 | $206.85 | $206.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.95 | 9.318% | $121.2883 | $121.29 | $121.30 | $121.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.55 | 7.471% | $103.7633 | $103.76 | $103.75 | $103.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,126.28 | $1,212.9706 | $1,212.96 | $1,212.95 | $1,213.10 | |