| 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 | $240.95 | 7.593% | $259.2453 | $259.25 | $259.25 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.85 | 4.375% | $92.7372 | $92.74 | $92.75 | $92.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.41 | 9.263% | $142.4899 | $142.49 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.88 | 11.433% | $278.4488 | $278.45 | $278.45 | $278.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.87 | 3.751% | $189.7295 | $189.73 | $189.75 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.53 | 13.505% | $168.589 | $168.59 | $168.60 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.49 | 5.316% | $165.8622 | $165.86 | $165.85 | $165.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,198.98 | $1,297.1019 | $1,297.11 | $1,297.15 | $1,297.00 | |