| 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 | $250.69 | 3.639% | $259.8126 | $259.81 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.52 | 6.120% | $157.6094 | $157.61 | $157.60 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.63 | 3.350% | $159.8101 | $159.81 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.96 | 12.744% | $163.4337 | $163.43 | $163.45 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.98 | 4.710% | $146.5731 | $146.57 | $146.55 | $146.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.45 | 12.412% | $183.7374 | $183.74 | $183.75 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.78 | 13.683% | $47.4968 | $47.50 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,044.01 | $1,118.4731 | $1,118.47 | $1,118.45 | $1,118.40 | |