| 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 | $250.49 | 3.524% | $259.3173 | $259.32 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.83 | 10.407% | $133.4048 | $133.40 | $133.40 | $133.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.46 | 13.168% | $80.8699 | $80.87 | $80.85 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.99 | 13.760% | $152.427 | $152.43 | $152.45 | $152.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.76 | 8.656% | $257.2539 | $257.25 | $257.25 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.96 | 9.129% | $177.8366 | $177.84 | $177.85 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.46 | 7.601% | $250.1293 | $250.13 | $250.15 | $250.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,208.95 | $1,311.2388 | $1,311.24 | $1,311.25 | $1,311.20 | |