| 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 | $245.96 | 5.294% | $258.9811 | $258.98 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.48 | 12.174% | $136.269 | $136.27 | $136.25 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.84 | 12.489% | $274.2932 | $274.29 | $274.30 | $274.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.33 | 4.145% | $86.784 | $86.78 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.43 | 4.673% | $75.8147 | $75.81 | $75.80 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.63 | 12.669% | $253.0884 | $253.09 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.73 | 10.297% | $187.2071 | $187.21 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,161.40 | $1,272.4375 | $1,272.43 | $1,272.45 | $1,272.50 | |