| 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 | $250.62 | 3.498% | $259.3867 | $259.39 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.41 | 4.596% | $88.2895 | $88.29 | $88.30 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.33 | 12.633% | $63.4462 | $63.45 | $63.45 | $63.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.51 | 11.858% | $145.9859 | $145.99 | $146.00 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.28 | 11.827% | $67.4093 | $67.41 | $67.40 | $67.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.83 | 9.241% | $240.1445 | $240.14 | $240.15 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.46 | 4.568% | $52.765 | $52.77 | $52.75 | $52.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $852.44 | $917.4271 | $917.44 | $917.45 | $917.40 | |