| 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 | $244.45 | 6.104% | $259.3712 | $259.37 | $259.35 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.87 | 3.536% | $18.5019 | $18.50 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.57 | 12.633% | $278.8455 | $278.85 | $278.85 | $278.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.76 | 12.360% | $195.2367 | $195.24 | $195.25 | $195.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.63 | 3.407% | $257.1008 | $257.10 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.34 | 12.487% | $274.8507 | $274.85 | $274.85 | $274.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.62 | 8.700% | $15.8919 | $15.89 | $15.90 | $15.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,191.24 | $1,299.7987 | $1,299.80 | $1,299.80 | $1,299.80 | |