| 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 | $249.58 | 4.110% | $259.8377 | $259.84 | $259.85 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.60 | 3.369% | $167.0443 | $167.04 | $167.05 | $167.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.82 | 7.577% | $125.6715 | $125.67 | $125.65 | $125.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.43 | 6.523% | $138.9379 | $138.94 | $138.95 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.48 | 9.661% | $120.0569 | $120.06 | $120.05 | $120.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.69 | 12.803% | $172.2389 | $172.24 | $172.25 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.68 | 5.680% | $259.6346 | $259.63 | $259.65 | $259.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,166.28 | $1,243.4218 | $1,243.42 | $1,243.45 | $1,243.30 | |