| 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 | $249.91 | 3.747% | $259.2741 | $259.27 | $259.25 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.26 | 8.338% | $95.6191 | $95.62 | $95.60 | $95.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.65 | 3.343% | $97.8141 | $97.81 | $97.80 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.65 | 12.812% | $169.9513 | $169.95 | $169.95 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.76 | 10.422% | $79.2388 | $79.24 | $79.25 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.74 | 8.867% | $140.1554 | $140.16 | $140.15 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.74 | 11.274% | $248.9644 | $248.96 | $248.95 | $249.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,007.71 | $1,091.0172 | $1,091.01 | $1,090.95 | $1,091.10 | |