| 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 | $249.66 | 3.848% | $259.2669 | $259.27 | $259.25 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.30 | 3.595% | $53.1442 | $53.14 | $53.15 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.95 | 5.321% | $7.3198 | $7.32 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.93 | 10.482% | $150.1782 | $150.18 | $150.20 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.96 | 10.360% | $58.4467 | $58.45 | $58.45 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.55 | 12.163% | $209.2401 | $209.24 | $209.25 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.25 | 5.552% | $150.1477 | $150.15 | $150.15 | $150.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $825.60 | $887.7436 | $887.75 | $887.75 | $887.60 | |