| 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 | $249.35 | 4.215% | $259.8601 | $259.86 | $259.85 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.84 | 11.624% | $113.6779 | $113.68 | $113.70 | $113.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.28 | 3.282% | $91.1773 | $91.18 | $91.20 | $91.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.61 | 5.326% | $40.6664 | $40.67 | $40.65 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.36 | 12.823% | $252.0015 | $252.00 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.63 | 8.316% | $150.1585 | $150.16 | $150.15 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.83 | 13.589% | $191.7723 | $191.77 | $191.75 | $191.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,008.90 | $1,099.3140 | $1,099.32 | $1,099.30 | $1,099.50 | |