| 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 | $244.75 | 5.818% | $258.9896 | $258.99 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.69 | 6.261% | $170.7508 | $170.75 | $170.75 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.67 | 7.748% | $86.9203 | $86.92 | $86.90 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.84 | 12.394% | $111.0902 | $111.09 | $111.10 | $111.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.86 | 8.645% | $66.1213 | $66.12 | $66.10 | $66.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.41 | 10.817% | $244.2517 | $244.25 | $244.25 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.88 | 8.350% | $62.713 | $62.71 | $62.70 | $62.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $924.10 | $1,000.8369 | $1,000.83 | $1,000.80 | $1,000.90 | |