| 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 | $247.57 | 4.615% | $258.9954 | $259.00 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.54 | 11.703% | $261.9882 | $261.99 | $262.00 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.56 | 11.632% | $6.2067 | $6.21 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.75 | 7.154% | $236.5425 | $236.54 | $236.55 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.73 | 8.496% | $36.5957 | $36.60 | $36.60 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.32 | 4.275% | $81.6682 | $81.67 | $81.65 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.93 | 3.666% | $236.2859 | $236.29 | $236.30 | $236.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.40 | $1,118.2826 | $1,118.30 | $1,118.30 | $1,118.30 | |