| 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 | $250.54 | 3.596% | $259.5494 | $259.55 | $259.55 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.34 | 3.867% | $148.883 | $148.88 | $148.90 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.95 | 5.465% | $228.8063 | $228.81 | $228.80 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.45 | 12.301% | $171.2029 | $171.20 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.46 | 10.763% | $188.8066 | $188.81 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.55 | 10.640% | $9.4597 | $9.46 | $9.45 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.35 | 3.152% | $55.0316 | $55.03 | $55.05 | $55.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $995.64 | $1,061.7395 | $1,061.74 | $1,061.75 | $1,061.70 | |