| 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 | $243.29 | 6.853% | $259.9627 | $259.96 | $259.95 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.75 | 9.163% | $244.2522 | $244.25 | $244.25 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.32 | 9.730% | $198.9624 | $198.96 | $198.95 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.51 | 6.619% | $52.7871 | $52.79 | $52.80 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.34 | 5.125% | $236.8887 | $236.89 | $236.90 | $236.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.77 | 9.453% | $149.6989 | $149.70 | $149.70 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.51 | 11.440% | $148.7835 | $148.78 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,193.49 | $1,291.3355 | $1,291.33 | $1,291.35 | $1,291.50 | |