| 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 | $249.95 | 3.825% | $259.5106 | $259.51 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.96 | 6.198% | $22.2591 | $22.26 | $22.25 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.60 | 12.266% | $79.2598 | $79.26 | $79.25 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.64 | 10.246% | $160.5623 | $160.56 | $160.55 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.66 | 4.792% | $69.8543 | $69.85 | $69.85 | $69.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.50 | 9.396% | $161.3591 | $161.36 | $161.35 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.84 | 13.375% | $29.2961 | $29.30 | $29.30 | $29.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $727.15 | $782.1013 | $782.10 | $782.05 | $782.30 | |