| 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 | $250.92 | 3.610% | $259.9782 | $259.98 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.83 | 10.674% | $221.1599 | $221.16 | $221.15 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.77 | 5.331% | $92.449 | $92.45 | $92.45 | $92.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.87 | 7.739% | $206.7188 | $206.72 | $206.70 | $206.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.83 | 7.685% | $36.4298 | $36.43 | $36.45 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.37 | 9.702% | $253.8175 | $253.82 | $253.80 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.74 | 5.317% | $158.7548 | $158.75 | $158.75 | $158.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,146.33 | $1,229.3080 | $1,229.31 | $1,229.30 | $1,229.30 | |