| 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 | $250.99 | 3.495% | $259.7621 | $259.76 | $259.75 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.85 | 5.437% | $118.9857 | $118.99 | $119.00 | $119.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.31 | 6.238% | $32.2007 | $32.20 | $32.20 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.97 | 9.622% | $184.1321 | $184.13 | $184.15 | $184.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.40 | 7.484% | $53.0971 | $53.10 | $53.10 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.34 | 4.738% | $211.9269 | $211.93 | $211.95 | $211.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.97 | 9.240% | $222.8168 | $222.82 | $222.80 | $222.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.83 | $1,082.9214 | $1,082.93 | $1,082.95 | $1,082.90 | |