| 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 | $249.75 | 3.532% | $258.5712 | $258.57 | $258.55 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.62 | 7.538% | $12.4959 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.95 | 8.540% | $201.8301 | $201.83 | $201.85 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.90 | 4.531% | $128.4686 | $128.47 | $128.45 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.87 | 6.454% | $184.027 | $184.03 | $184.05 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.86 | 5.508% | $223.5292 | $223.53 | $223.55 | $223.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.97 | 4.849% | $20.9383 | $20.94 | $20.95 | $20.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $974.92 | $1,029.8603 | $1,029.87 | $1,029.90 | $1,029.80 | |