| 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 | $250.74 | 3.395% | $259.2526 | $259.25 | $259.25 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.50 | 6.719% | $267.3311 | $267.33 | $267.35 | $267.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.89 | 7.286% | $62.1079 | $62.11 | $62.10 | $62.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.32 | 3.497% | $236.3044 | $236.30 | $236.30 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.83 | 10.508% | $50.6458 | $50.65 | $50.65 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.88 | 12.522% | $7.7415 | $7.74 | $7.75 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.36 | 8.197% | $243.8328 | $243.83 | $243.85 | $243.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,065.52 | $1,127.2161 | $1,127.21 | $1,127.25 | $1,127.10 | |