| 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 | $249.99 | 3.740% | $259.3396 | $259.34 | $259.35 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.62 | 7.482% | $129.6448 | $129.64 | $129.65 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.93 | 10.176% | $169.5939 | $169.59 | $169.60 | $169.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.54 | 13.452% | $13.0924 | $13.09 | $13.10 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.97 | 12.393% | $94.3764 | $94.38 | $94.40 | $94.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.90 | 4.200% | $160.3638 | $160.36 | $160.35 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.68 | 13.113% | $222.4706 | $222.47 | $222.45 | $222.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $970.63 | $1,048.8815 | $1,048.87 | $1,048.90 | $1,048.90 | |