| 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 | $249.39 | 3.843% | $258.9741 | $258.97 | $258.95 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.74 | 6.290% | $196.3601 | $196.36 | $196.35 | $196.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.71 | 12.639% | $254.2375 | $254.24 | $254.25 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.61 | 5.129% | $67.9238 | $67.92 | $67.90 | $67.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.40 | 12.621% | $18.4698 | $18.47 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.66 | 5.826% | $249.3896 | $249.39 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.85 | 12.663% | $204.8777 | $204.88 | $204.90 | $204.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.36 | $1,250.2326 | $1,250.23 | $1,250.20 | $1,250.30 | |