| 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 | $250.48 | 3.788% | $259.9682 | $259.97 | $259.95 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.25 | 8.546% | $198.9105 | $198.91 | $198.90 | $198.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.71 | 6.520% | $130.7107 | $130.71 | $130.70 | $130.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.38 | 8.342% | $141.2563 | $141.26 | $141.25 | $141.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.32 | 10.757% | $195.2867 | $195.29 | $195.30 | $195.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.68 | 5.819% | $48.3381 | $48.34 | $48.35 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.26 | 12.142% | $254.8539 | $254.85 | $254.85 | $254.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.08 | $1,229.3244 | $1,229.33 | $1,229.30 | $1,229.40 | |