| 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 | $250.85 | 3.247% | $258.9951 | $259.00 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.29 | 9.775% | $37.6418 | $37.64 | $37.65 | $37.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.62 | 13.310% | $76.6202 | $76.62 | $76.60 | $76.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.25 | 3.680% | $70.7616 | $70.76 | $70.75 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.96 | 8.768% | $196.8266 | $196.83 | $196.85 | $196.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.37 | 3.148% | $69.4908 | $69.49 | $69.50 | $69.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.56 | 12.634% | $254.0573 | $254.06 | $254.05 | $254.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $894.90 | $964.3934 | $964.40 | $964.40 | $964.40 | |