| 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 | $250.73 | 3.385% | $259.2172 | $259.22 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.57 | 7.654% | $84.5837 | $84.58 | $84.60 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.37 | 4.846% | $118.8639 | $118.86 | $118.85 | $118.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.96 | 9.133% | $169.1125 | $169.11 | $169.10 | $169.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.73 | 6.137% | $259.7491 | $259.75 | $259.75 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.77 | 13.803% | $196.6174 | $196.62 | $196.60 | $196.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.78 | 4.537% | $77.1274 | $77.13 | $77.15 | $77.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.91 | $1,165.2712 | $1,165.27 | $1,165.25 | $1,165.20 | |