| 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 | $248.44 | 4.466% | $259.5353 | $259.54 | $259.55 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.40 | 6.315% | $183.2871 | $183.29 | $183.30 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.71 | 5.207% | $37.5694 | $37.57 | $37.55 | $37.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.52 | 11.701% | $150.2602 | $150.26 | $150.25 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.66 | 5.825% | $245.1542 | $245.15 | $245.15 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.98 | 13.774% | $6.8037 | $6.80 | $6.80 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.28 | 5.599% | $88.9988 | $89.00 | $89.00 | $89.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $912.99 | $971.6087 | $971.61 | $971.60 | $971.70 | |