| 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 | $250.81 | 3.498% | $259.5833 | $259.58 | $259.60 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.60 | 11.226% | $65.1784 | $65.18 | $65.20 | $65.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.31 | 4.750% | $202.4922 | $202.49 | $202.50 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.29 | 11.571% | $258.0526 | $258.05 | $258.05 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.57 | 8.242% | $8.1939 | $8.19 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.68 | 8.532% | $104.9287 | $104.93 | $104.95 | $104.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.99 | 12.369% | $166.2949 | $166.29 | $166.30 | $166.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $986.25 | $1,064.7240 | $1,064.71 | $1,064.80 | $1,064.80 | |