| 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 | $249.96 | 3.638% | $259.0535 | $259.05 | $259.05 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.84 | 11.411% | $31.0168 | $31.02 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.64 | 12.844% | $35.7038 | $35.70 | $35.70 | $35.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.64 | 5.487% | $171.5641 | $171.56 | $171.55 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.61 | 9.322% | $266.3193 | $266.32 | $266.30 | $266.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.81 | 5.124% | $166.9474 | $166.95 | $166.95 | $166.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.45 | 5.151% | $157.1482 | $157.15 | $157.15 | $157.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,023.95 | $1,087.7531 | $1,087.75 | $1,087.70 | $1,087.70 | |