| 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 | $250.57 | 3.362% | $258.9942 | $258.99 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.30 | 3.781% | $51.164 | $51.16 | $51.15 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.45 | 13.726% | $167.689 | $167.69 | $167.70 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.68 | 5.739% | $107.5154 | $107.52 | $107.50 | $107.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.93 | 9.694% | $192.9847 | $192.98 | $193.00 | $193.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.90 | 12.550% | $10.017 | $10.02 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.75 | 12.417% | $16.5815 | $16.58 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $748.58 | $804.9458 | $804.94 | $804.95 | $805.00 | |