| 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 | $250.42 | 3.734% | $259.7707 | $259.77 | $259.75 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.55 | 11.163% | $145.1233 | $145.12 | $145.10 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.70 | 7.113% | $139.9967 | $140.00 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.51 | 4.733% | $93.7465 | $93.75 | $93.75 | $93.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.54 | 13.280% | $252.0933 | $252.09 | $252.10 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.25 | 10.300% | $230.8028 | $230.80 | $230.80 | $230.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.79 | 6.756% | $61.6943 | $61.69 | $61.70 | $61.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,090.76 | $1,183.2276 | $1,183.22 | $1,183.20 | $1,183.20 | |