| 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 | $249.98 | 3.757% | $259.3717 | $259.37 | $259.35 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.59 | 12.601% | $104.2573 | $104.26 | $104.25 | $104.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.90 | 10.812% | $17.6191 | $17.62 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.83 | 9.748% | $74.4421 | $74.44 | $74.45 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.28 | 12.543% | $279.4218 | $279.42 | $279.40 | $279.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.59 | 7.148% | $154.9253 | $154.93 | $154.95 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.79 | 11.616% | $105.8008 | $105.80 | $105.80 | $105.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.96 | $995.8381 | $995.84 | $995.80 | $995.80 | |