| 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 | $250.28 | 3.465% | $258.9522 | $258.95 | $258.95 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.94 | 11.360% | $85.6804 | $85.68 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.43 | 11.758% | $275.4052 | $275.41 | $275.40 | $275.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.66 | 7.130% | $23.2044 | $23.20 | $23.20 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.39 | 8.349% | $119.6065 | $119.61 | $119.60 | $119.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.96 | 11.686% | $20.0588 | $20.06 | $20.05 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.49 | 13.463% | $201.3855 | $201.39 | $201.40 | $201.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.15 | $984.2930 | $984.30 | $984.30 | $984.40 | |