| 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 | $243.82 | 6.238% | $259.0295 | $259.03 | $259.05 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.80 | 12.220% | $141.1728 | $141.17 | $141.15 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.98 | 12.549% | $220.5735 | $220.57 | $220.55 | $220.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.63 | 5.447% | $50.2244 | $50.22 | $50.20 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.85 | 5.851% | $96.1656 | $96.17 | $96.15 | $96.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.57 | 10.512% | $275.8048 | $275.80 | $275.80 | $275.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.74 | 5.470% | $232.8145 | $232.81 | $232.80 | $232.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,174.39 | $1,275.7851 | $1,275.77 | $1,275.70 | $1,275.80 | |