| 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 | $250.89 | 3.438% | $259.5156 | $259.52 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.34 | 6.750% | $54.8055 | $54.81 | $54.80 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.43 | 9.470% | $88.0467 | $88.05 | $88.05 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.60 | 12.609% | $28.8279 | $28.83 | $28.85 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.74 | 12.686% | $106.7587 | $106.76 | $106.75 | $106.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.50 | 10.157% | $15.9728 | $15.97 | $15.95 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.69 | 8.367% | $84.1903 | $84.19 | $84.20 | $84.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $595.19 | $638.1175 | $638.13 | $638.10 | $638.10 | |