| 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 | $248.96 | 4.201% | $259.4188 | $259.42 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.30 | 13.398% | $59.3072 | $59.31 | $59.30 | $59.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.80 | 12.111% | $207.1811 | $207.18 | $207.20 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.58 | 11.767% | $57.6494 | $57.65 | $57.65 | $57.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.34 | 11.788% | $236.2528 | $236.25 | $236.25 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.59 | 5.406% | $15.3787 | $15.38 | $15.40 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.51 | 5.869% | $254.6255 | $254.63 | $254.65 | $254.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.08 | $1,089.8135 | $1,089.82 | $1,089.85 | $1,089.80 | |