| 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 | $250.87 | 3.496% | $259.6404 | $259.64 | $259.65 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.69 | 5.602% | $14.4569 | $14.46 | $14.45 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.96 | 13.589% | $156.7074 | $156.71 | $156.70 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.41 | 12.772% | $170.7481 | $170.75 | $170.75 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.40 | 6.539% | $218.8311 | $218.83 | $218.85 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.76 | 5.840% | $200.842 | $200.84 | $200.85 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.49 | 5.578% | $222.2311 | $222.23 | $222.25 | $222.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,159.58 | $1,243.4570 | $1,243.46 | $1,243.50 | $1,243.30 | |