| 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 | $250.75 | 3.113% | $258.5558 | $258.56 | $258.55 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.28 | 12.735% | $155.89 | $155.89 | $155.90 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.49 | 9.845% | $60.953 | $60.95 | $60.95 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.62 | 6.429% | $260.3466 | $260.35 | $260.35 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.40 | 5.768% | $145.3252 | $145.33 | $145.35 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.84 | 13.630% | $79.3592 | $79.36 | $79.35 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.63 | 6.309% | $53.8242 | $53.82 | $53.80 | $53.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $947.01 | $1,014.2540 | $1,014.26 | $1,014.25 | $1,014.30 | |