| 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 | $247.29 | 4.733% | $258.9942 | $258.99 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.27 | 9.409% | $189.573 | $189.57 | $189.55 | $189.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.58 | 12.305% | $146.6479 | $146.65 | $146.65 | $146.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.63 | 9.728% | $104.9329 | $104.93 | $104.95 | $104.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.85 | 7.290% | $159.7012 | $159.70 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.42 | 12.845% | $98.6491 | $98.65 | $98.65 | $98.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.46 | 12.150% | $213.6009 | $213.60 | $213.60 | $213.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.50 | $1,172.0992 | $1,172.09 | $1,172.10 | $1,172.00 | |