| 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 | $250.62 | 3.666% | $259.8077 | $259.81 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.74 | 6.664% | $257.8496 | $257.85 | $257.85 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.50 | 11.702% | $190.4519 | $190.45 | $190.45 | $190.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.87 | 7.843% | $39.7617 | $39.76 | $39.75 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.37 | 3.613% | $136.1164 | $136.12 | $136.10 | $136.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.47 | 3.727% | $148.8171 | $148.82 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.85 | 9.797% | $264.4461 | $264.45 | $264.45 | $264.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,215.42 | $1,297.2505 | $1,297.26 | $1,297.20 | $1,297.20 | |