| 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 | $249.70 | 3.863% | $259.3459 | $259.35 | $259.35 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.67 | 13.144% | $74.3017 | $74.30 | $74.30 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.55 | 9.718% | $218.9423 | $218.94 | $218.95 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.52 | 10.463% | $129.8161 | $129.82 | $129.80 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.29 | 12.726% | $251.7059 | $251.71 | $251.70 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.40 | 11.800% | $49.6392 | $49.64 | $49.65 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.73 | 6.157% | $240.6898 | $240.69 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,126.86 | $1,224.4409 | $1,224.45 | $1,224.45 | $1,224.30 | |