| 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 | $249.75 | 3.515% | $258.5287 | $258.53 | $258.55 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.43 | 9.149% | $14.6587 | $14.66 | $14.65 | $14.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.63 | 4.139% | $255.7966 | $255.80 | $255.80 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.36 | 4.392% | $212.2916 | $212.29 | $212.30 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.66 | 12.745% | $60.499 | $60.50 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.61 | 6.528% | $256.317 | $256.32 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.25 | 9.323% | $168.6307 | $168.63 | $168.65 | $168.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,160.69 | $1,226.7223 | $1,226.73 | $1,226.75 | $1,226.70 | |