| 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 | $250.71 | 3.486% | $259.4498 | $259.45 | $259.45 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.65 | 8.652% | $74.5896 | $74.59 | $74.60 | $74.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.26 | 12.188% | $79.9452 | $79.95 | $79.95 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.68 | 11.509% | $55.3977 | $55.40 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.34 | 4.146% | $171.1535 | $171.15 | $171.15 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.79 | 12.580% | $235.0558 | $235.06 | $235.05 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.97 | 12.493% | $238.4514 | $238.45 | $238.45 | $238.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,025.40 | $1,114.0430 | $1,114.05 | $1,114.05 | $1,114.10 | |