| 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 | $250.53 | 3.515% | $259.3361 | $259.34 | $259.35 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.81 | 5.681% | $57.9238 | $57.92 | $57.90 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.83 | 5.418% | $39.8796 | $39.88 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.65 | 5.521% | $200.1206 | $200.12 | $200.10 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.88 | 9.788% | $162.3545 | $162.35 | $162.35 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.77 | 9.813% | $205.0977 | $205.10 | $205.10 | $205.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.37 | 4.528% | $125.8204 | $125.82 | $125.80 | $125.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $987.84 | $1,050.5327 | $1,050.53 | $1,050.50 | $1,050.50 | |