| 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 | $229.67 | 10.577% | $253.9622 | $253.96 | $253.95 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.43 | 3.765% | $67.8934 | $67.89 | $67.90 | $67.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.41 | 8.786% | $259.3567 | $259.36 | $259.35 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.61 | 9.573% | $243.9205 | $243.92 | $243.90 | $243.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.42 | 8.545% | $256.6221 | $256.62 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.91 | 13.657% | $256.7625 | $256.76 | $256.75 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.85 | 10.683% | $249.9776 | $249.98 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,444.30 | $1,588.4950 | $1,588.49 | $1,588.45 | $1,588.60 | |