| 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 | $250.97 | 3.383% | $259.4603 | $259.46 | $259.45 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.29 | 4.285% | $191.144 | $191.14 | $191.15 | $191.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.51 | 8.661% | $259.1674 | $259.17 | $259.15 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.40 | 6.138% | $74.7212 | $74.72 | $74.70 | $74.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.75 | 11.104% | $250.8173 | $250.82 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.60 | 11.468% | $90.9579 | $90.96 | $90.95 | $91.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.30 | 13.809% | $113.0123 | $113.01 | $113.00 | $113.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,149.82 | $1,239.2804 | $1,239.28 | $1,239.20 | $1,239.30 | |