| 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 | $250.53 | 3.640% | $259.6493 | $259.65 | $259.65 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.43 | 4.382% | $163.2848 | $163.28 | $163.30 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.74 | 4.416% | $260.7685 | $260.77 | $260.75 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.66 | 9.441% | $144.09 | $144.09 | $144.10 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.55 | 5.144% | $87.8478 | $87.85 | $87.85 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.60 | 12.168% | $182.3852 | $182.39 | $182.40 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.89 | 4.155% | $217.5694 | $217.57 | $217.55 | $217.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,243.40 | $1,315.5950 | $1,315.60 | $1,315.60 | $1,315.60 | |