| 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 | $250.56 | 3.421% | $259.1317 | $259.13 | $259.15 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.88 | 7.126% | $164.8455 | $164.85 | $164.85 | $164.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.58 | 9.150% | $158.9006 | $158.90 | $158.90 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.67 | 6.665% | $128.7127 | $128.71 | $128.70 | $128.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.56 | 12.200% | $124.0483 | $124.05 | $124.05 | $124.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.94 | 4.838% | $81.7107 | $81.71 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.34 | 12.852% | $149.3483 | $149.35 | $149.35 | $149.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $991.53 | $1,066.6978 | $1,066.70 | $1,066.70 | $1,066.50 | |