| 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 | $250.37 | 3.428% | $258.9527 | $258.95 | $258.95 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.78 | 4.282% | $247.9617 | $247.96 | $247.95 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.42 | 13.302% | $6.141 | $6.14 | $6.15 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.46 | 3.496% | $102.9371 | $102.94 | $102.95 | $102.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.69 | 11.819% | $122.6543 | $122.65 | $122.65 | $122.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.55 | 10.718% | $246.4029 | $246.40 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.84 | 7.760% | $86.0356 | $86.04 | $86.05 | $86.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.11 | $1,071.0853 | $1,071.08 | $1,071.10 | $1,071.10 | |