| 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 | $250.31 | 3.718% | $259.6165 | $259.62 | $259.60 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.60 | 9.778% | $126.9034 | $126.90 | $126.90 | $126.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.56 | 11.286% | $70.7334 | $70.73 | $70.75 | $70.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.85 | 12.552% | $130.3915 | $130.39 | $130.40 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.42 | 10.231% | $139.354 | $139.35 | $139.35 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.80 | 7.758% | $258.4037 | $258.40 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.98 | 12.752% | $262.6896 | $262.69 | $262.70 | $262.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.52 | $1,248.0921 | $1,248.08 | $1,248.10 | $1,248.10 | |