| 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 | $245.86 | 5.535% | $259.4684 | $259.47 | $259.45 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.72 | 9.157% | $29.1668 | $29.17 | $29.15 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.88 | 4.271% | $246.9971 | $247.00 | $247.00 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.64 | 12.382% | $27.6909 | $27.69 | $27.70 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.88 | 8.603% | $265.947 | $265.95 | $265.95 | $265.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.25 | 13.680% | $277.6634 | $277.66 | $277.65 | $277.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.57 | 5.227% | $167.9107 | $167.91 | $167.90 | $167.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,182.80 | $1,274.8443 | $1,274.85 | $1,274.80 | $1,274.90 | |