| 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 | $250.45 | 3.476% | $259.1556 | $259.16 | $259.15 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.52 | 11.505% | $26.226 | $26.23 | $26.25 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.26 | 10.581% | $123.0324 | $123.03 | $123.05 | $123.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.98 | 4.693% | $149.6901 | $149.69 | $149.70 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.27 | 5.652% | $21.4157 | $21.42 | $21.40 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.71 | 5.144% | $89.0675 | $89.07 | $89.05 | $89.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.81 | 6.516% | $242.6541 | $242.65 | $242.65 | $242.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $861.00 | $911.2414 | $911.25 | $911.25 | $911.30 | |