| 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 | 3.645% | $260.1386 | $260.14 | $260.15 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.88 | 4.262% | $153.14 | $153.14 | $153.15 | $153.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.87 | 3.268% | $150.637 | $150.64 | $150.65 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.65 | 10.311% | $242.2981 | $242.30 | $242.30 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.54 | 5.728% | $217.3133 | $217.31 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.84 | 11.674% | $277.8896 | $277.89 | $277.90 | $277.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.86 | 10.309% | $55.0001 | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,267.63 | $1,356.4167 | $1,356.42 | $1,356.45 | $1,356.30 | |