| 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 | $246.30 | 5.154% | $258.9943 | $258.99 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.42 | 4.766% | $240.3542 | $240.35 | $240.35 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.40 | 4.460% | $175.9106 | $175.91 | $175.90 | $175.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.88 | 10.466% | $126.9033 | $126.90 | $126.90 | $126.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.79 | 7.795% | $197.0385 | $197.04 | $197.05 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.40 | 6.219% | $106.6439 | $106.64 | $106.65 | $106.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.49 | 13.691% | $132.4386 | $132.44 | $132.45 | $132.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.68 | $1,238.2834 | $1,238.27 | $1,238.30 | $1,238.20 | |