| 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 | $250.30 | 3.740% | $259.6612 | $259.66 | $259.65 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.79 | 11.355% | $86.6231 | $86.62 | $86.60 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.31 | 4.695% | $36.9678 | $36.97 | $36.95 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.39 | 5.229% | $152.9924 | $152.99 | $153.00 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.31 | 8.372% | $219.2474 | $219.25 | $219.25 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.81 | 7.586% | $195.6021 | $195.60 | $195.60 | $195.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.83 | 4.781% | $125.5591 | $125.56 | $125.55 | $125.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.74 | $1,076.6531 | $1,076.65 | $1,076.60 | $1,076.70 | |