| 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 | $249.40 | 4.205% | $259.8873 | $259.89 | $259.90 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.62 | 12.558% | $189.7953 | $189.80 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.36 | 3.690% | $104.0633 | $104.06 | $104.05 | $104.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.90 | 6.835% | $39.4221 | $39.42 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.91 | 4.422% | $144.0084 | $144.01 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.78 | 13.351% | $25.8214 | $25.82 | $25.80 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.43 | 4.473% | $149.8456 | $149.85 | $149.85 | $149.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $859.40 | $912.8434 | $912.85 | $912.80 | $912.80 | |