| 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 | $249.94 | 3.676% | $259.1278 | $259.13 | $259.15 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.74 | 10.547% | $79.3064 | $79.31 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.73 | 11.520% | $38.7309 | $38.73 | $38.75 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.59 | 11.664% | $256.3694 | $256.37 | $256.35 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.27 | 5.721% | $217.0135 | $217.01 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.93 | 5.730% | $173.3232 | $173.32 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.80 | 3.754% | $79.6831 | $79.68 | $79.70 | $79.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,032.00 | $1,103.5543 | $1,103.55 | $1,103.55 | $1,103.50 | |